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International Journal of Pediatric Nursing

Volume  2, Issue 1, January - April 2016, Pages 45-50
 

Case Report

Case Report on Nephrotic Syndrome

Vasantha Kalyani*, S.K. Mohanasundari**

*Assisant Professor, **Nursing Tutor, College of Nursing AIIMS, Rishikesh

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DOI: DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.21088/ijpen.2454.9126.2116.6

Abstract

 Nephrotic syndrome is a nonspecific kidney disorder characterized by three signs of disease: large proteinuria, hypoalbuminemia, and edema. By obtaining a complete medical history, physical examination and  a series of biochemical tests are required in order to arrive at an accurate diagnosis that verifies the presence of the illness.  The incidence are high  as it includes many types.

The types of primary nephrotic syndrome such as minimal change nephropathy, membranous nephropathy, and focal segmental glomerulosclerosis nephropathy remains challenging in treatment and nursing management. Three  pediatric  patients are selected randomly from the paediatric ward AIIMS Rishikesh, who were diagnosed with Nephrotic syndrome  are  managed with adequate medical and nursing care. The prognosis showed the improvement in resolving  the syndrome specially on edema reduction and urine output .
 
Keywords: Nephrotic Syndrome; Kidney Disorder; Proteinuria; Hypoalbuminemia; Edema and Urine Output.

Corresponding Author : Vasantha Kalyani*