Nephrotic Syndrome
What is it?
Nephrotic syndrome is a kidney disorder characterized by increased protein excretion in the urine, low serum albumin/protein levels, high levels of lipids in the blood, and edema or swelling
Symptoms
- Swelling, especially around the eyes, feet, and ankles
- Ascites
- Low urine output; frothy urine
- Fatigue and weakness
- High levels of protein in urine (Proteinuria)
- Low levels of albumin in the blood
- Hyperlipidema
Symptoms
- Monitor vital signs and fluid status
- Daily weight
- Evaluate laboratory values: serum albumin, creatinine, BUN, electrolytes, and urine protein
- Monitor for fluid overload and electrolyte imbalances
- Administer diuretics & corticosteroids
- Ensure adequate protein and calorie intake
- Limit sodium intake to prevent edema
- Plama expanders such as salt-poor albumin for severe edema
Steroids side effects
- Impaired wound healing
- Hyperglycemia
- Skin fragility
- Abnormal fat deposition
- Emotional liability
- Hirsutism (hairy)
- Moon face
- Osteoporosis