Glomerulonephritis
Structured condition card with NCLEX priority cues and nursing action focus.
Renal / Urinary / ElectrolytesAutoimmune / GeneticInfectious Diseasehigh priorityneeds review
Glomerulonephritis
Also testable as: GN, Poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis
Etiology / Pathophysiology
- Immune-mediated glomerular inflammation can follow infection or autoimmune disease.
- Inflamed filtering units reduce renal filtration and allow RBCs/protein into urine.
Medications
| Class | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Corticosteroids | May be ordered for selected immune-mediated causes. |
Signs / symptoms
- Hematuria, proteinuria, edema, hypertension.
- Recent strep infection cue.
- Low urine output is priority.
Nursing actions
- Assess blood pressure, edema, urine color/output, weight, and neurologic symptoms from hypertension.
- Track renal labs, electrolytes, and fluid balance.
- Teach follow-up, infection history reporting, and ordered diet/fluid limits.
Complications
- AKI
- Hypertension
- Hyperkalemia
- Pulmonary edema
- Chronic kidney disease
NCLEX cues
- Hematuria, proteinuria, edema, hypertension.
- Recent strep infection cue.
- Low urine output is priority.
Memory hooks
- Glomeruli inflame, filters fail.
Labs / Diagnostics
- Urinalysis RBC casts/protein
- Creatinine/BUN
- Electrolytes
- Complement/ASO when ordered
- Kidney biopsy in selected cases
Review notes
- Supplemental wife-requested study card. Use for NCLEX review only and verify against school materials, ATI/NCLEX review sources, current orders, and facility policy.
Cross references
Related cards are generated from the shared study map, not hand-built per page.
Source entitycondition card
Glomerulonephritis
Condition card for Glomerulonephritis: recognize the testable cue, prevent the complication, and choose the safest first nursing action.
Termcondition cue
Hematuria
Blood in the urine.
Med classmedication safety
Corticosteroids
Suppresses inflammation and immune activity; systemic use affects glucose, infection risk, and adrenal response.