Nephrotic Syndrome
Nephrotic syndrome, or nephrosis, is defined by the presence of nephrotic-range proteinuria, edema, hyperlipidemia, and hypoalbuminemia.
Urinary System
Urinary System Anatomy and Physiology
Much like sanitation workers who keep a city’s water supply drinkable and dispose of its waste, the kidneys are usually unappreciated until there is a malfunction and “internal garbage” piles up.
Urinary Retention Nursing Care Plan
Use this nursing diagnosis guide to help you create a Urinary Retention nursing care plan.
4 Urinary Tract Infection Nursing Care Plans
The focus of this care plan for Urinary Tract Infections (UTI) include relief of pain and discomfort, increased knowledge of preventive measures and treatment regimen, and absence of complications. Here are four nursing care plans and nursing diagnoses for patients with urinary tract infection (UTI).
Acute Renal Failure
Acute renal failure (ARF) is a rapid loss of renal function due to damage to the kidneys.