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1. Urine cultures are performed frequently because of the bacteria present in the early stages of transplantation.
2. A cadaver kidney must have undergone acute tubular necrosis and may not function for 2 to 3 weeks, during which time the client may experience anuria, oliguria, and polyuria and require dialysis.
3. Serum creatinine and BUN levels are monitored, but there is no need to monitor the urine osmolality.
4. Hourly outputs are monitored and compared with the intake of fluids.
5. The dressing is a flank dressing.
What is an appropriate intervention for a child with nephrotic syndrome?
Corticosteroids, or steroids, are the medicines most often used to treat children with primary nephrotic syndrome. These medicines suppress the immune system, reduce the amount of protein passed into the urine, and decrease swelling.
What are the care needs for someone with nephrotic syndrome?
Care for yourself at home
Cut down on salt. This can reduce the amount of water your body retains. Follow your doctor's advice for the amounts of protein and potassium you need in your diet. Having nephrotic syndrome increases your risk for infections like peritonitis or respiratory and skin infections.
What is the nursing care plan for nephrotic syndrome?
Nursing care planning for a client with nephrotic syndrome include relief from edema, enhance nutritional status, conserve energy, supply sufficient information about the disease, importance of strict compliance with the medication and nutritional therapy, and absence of infection or prevention of a relapse.
What are the main goals of treatment management for nephrotic syndrome?
OBJECTIVES OF SYMPTOMATIC TREATMENT: The goal is to maintain quality of life, prevent immediate complications (thromboembolic events, infection, drug reactions), prevent late complications related to atherosclerosis, and limit the progression of the chronic renal failure.