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How would you explain the analysis of variance, assuming that your audience has not had a statistics class before?

ANOVA tells you if a set of features reduces the amount of unexplained information more by having the groupings than by leaving out all groupings.

A T-test is used to test differences between two means. For an example, the mean of the experiment group vs a control group. An ANOVA test, on the other hand, is indicated when there are three or more means or populations to be examined.

When only two samples are looked at, the T- test and ANOVA test will yield the same results.

Beyond two examples, the T – test can be used to evaluate other means using many T – test, but this method becomes unreliable and subject to increased error.

ANOVA or analysis of variance allows one to use statistics to test the differences between two or more means and decreases the probability for a type 1 error, which might occur when looking at multiple two-sample T – test. Therefore, ANOVA is indicated for testing hypotheses where there are multiple means or populations (Making Connections:The Two-Sample t-Test,Regression, and ANOVA).

The analysis of variance is carried out by the following: Population variance is estimated by variance among sample means. A second estimate of variance is made from variance within samples, comparing these two estimates of variance. If they are approximately equal in value, it is inferred that the means are not significantly different (Making Connections:The Two-Sample t-Test,Regression, and ANOVA).  

 

Reference:

Making Connections:The Two-Sample t-Test,Regression, and ANOVA. (n.d.). Retrieved March 18, 2015, from Pearson Highered: http://www.pearsonhighered.com/kuiper1einfo/assets/pdf/Kuiper_Ch02.pdf

 

 

Nephrotic syndrome (Nephrosis)

DEFINITION: • Nephrotic syndrome is a group of symptoms including protein in the urine (more than 3.5 grams per day), low blood protein levels, high cholesterol levels, high triglyceride levels, andsw elling.

• Autoimmune process leading to structural alteration of glomerular membrane that results in increased permeability to plasma proteins, particulary albumin.

• Nephrotic syndrome is a disorder of the glomeruli (clusters of microscopic blood vessels in the kidneys that have small pores through which blood is filtered) in which excessive amounts of protein are excreted in the urine. This typically leads to accumulation of fluid in the body (edema) and low levels of the protein albumin and high levels of fats in the blood.

• Nephrotic syndrome is not a specific glomerular disease but a cluster of clinical findings, including:Marked increase in protein (particularly albumin) in the urine (proteinuria), Decrease in albumin in the blood (hypoalbuminemia), Edema, High serum cholesterol and low-density lipoproteins (hyperlipidemia).

ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY:

The organs, tubes, muscles, and nerves that work together to create, store, and carry urine are the urinary system. The urinary system includes two kidneys, two ureters, the bladder, two sphincter muscles, and the urethra. Your body takes nutrients from food and uses them to maintain all bodily functions including energy and self-repair. After your body has taken what it needs from the food, waste products are left behind in the blood and in the bowel. The urinary system works with the lungs, skin, and intestines—all of which also excrete wastes—to keep the chemicals and water in your body balanced. Adults eliminate about a quart and a half of urine each day. The amount depends on many factors, especially the amounts of fluid and food a person consumes and how much fluid is lost through sweat and breathing. Certain types of medications can also affect the amount of urine eliminated. The urinary system removes a type of waste called urea from your blood. Urea is produced when foods containing protein, such as meat, poultry, and certain vegetables, are broken down in the body. Urea is carried in the bloodstream to the kidneys. The kidneys are bean-shaped organs about the size of your fists. They are near the middle of the back, just below the rib cage. The kidneys remove urea from the blood through tiny filtering units called nephrons. Each nephron consists of a ball formed of small blood capillaries, called a glomerulus, and a small tube called a renal tubule. Urea, together with water and other waste substances, forms the urine as it passes through the nephrons and down the renal tubules of the kidney

From the kidneys, urine travels down two thin tubes called ureters to the bladder. The ureters are about 8 to 10 inches long. Muscles in the ureter walls constantly tighten and relax to force urine downward away from the kidneys. If urine is allowed to stand still, or back up, a kidney infection can develop. Small amounts of urine are emptied into the bladder from the ureters about every 10 to 15 seconds. The bladder is a hollow muscular organ shaped like a balloon. It sits in your pelvis and is held in place by ligaments attached to other organs and the pelvic bones. The bladder stores urine until you are ready to go to the bathroom to empty it. It swells into a round shape when it is full and gets smaller when empty. If the urinary system is healthy, the bladder can hold up to 16 ounces (2 cups) of urine comfortably for 2 to 5 hours. Circular muscles called sphincters help keep urine from leaking. The sphincter muscles close tightly like a rubber band around the opening of the bladder into the urethra, the tube that allows urine to pass outside the body. Nerves in the bladder tell you when it is time to urinate, or empty your bladder. As the bladder first fills with urine, you may notice a feeling that you need to urinate. The sensation to urinate becomes stronger as the bladder continues to fill and reaches its limit. At that point, nerves from the bladder send a message to the brain that the bladder is full, and your urge to empty your bladder intensifies. When you urinate, the brain signals the bladder muscles to tighten, squeezing urine out of the bladder. At the same time, the brain signals the sphincter muscles to relax. As these muscles relax, urine exits the bladder through the urethra. When all the signals occur in the correct order, normal urination occurs. Problems in the urinary system can be caused by aging, illness, or injury. As you get older, changes in the kidneys’ structure cause them to lose some of their ability to remove wastes from the blood. Also, the muscles in your ureters, bladder, and urethra tend to lose some of their strength. You may have more urinary infections because the bladder muscles do not tighten enough to empty your bladder completely. A decrease in strength of muscles of the sphincters and the pelvis can also cause incontinence, the unwanted leakage of urine. Illness or injury can also prevent the kidneys from filtering the blood completely or block the passage of urine

PREDISPOSING

FACTOR	RATIONALE
Age Children	ages 11⁄2 and 4 yr are predisposed in having nephrotic syndrome
Sex Males	are more predisposed than males in acquiring nephrotic syndrome
Genetics	People with family history of nephrotic syndrome increases likelihood of developing nephrotic syndrome
Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis > HIV/AIDS > Nephrectomy	Most common cause of idiopathic NS among adults. May be secondary to HIV/AIDS infection or loss of nephrons.
Membranous nephropathy >Hepatitis B infection > SLE > Cancer	Deposition of immune complexes on the glomerular basement membrane causing it to thicken. It can be secondary to certain cancers, Hepatitis B infections and autoimmune disorders such as SLE.
Minimal change	disease Causes 80 to 90% of childhood nephrotic syndrome in children 4 to 8 years of age idiopathic in nature.
Diabetes Mellitus	Prolonged elevated blood glucose levels alters glomerular base membranes thereby causing impaired renal function

 

 

 

SYMPTOMS

LEGEND	SYMPTOM	RATIONALE
S1	Albuminuria	In nephrotic syndrome the podocytes are damaged and very permeable allowing albumin from the blood to escape and be excreted out the body along with urine.
S2	Edema	Edema is the result of fluid shifting from the intravascular space to the interstitial space due to the decrease intravascular pressure.
S3	Hyperlipidemia	Results due to the increased production of lipoproteins by the liver in response to the low levels of albumin in the blood.
S4	HypoalbuminemiaIn	nephrotic syndrome the podocytes are damaged and very permeable allowing albumin from the blood to escape and be excreted out the body along with urine

 

 

 

 

 MEDICAL MANAGEMENT

1.       fluid and sodium restriction, oral or intravenous diuretics, and angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors.

• Fluid and sodium restrictions

Creating a negative sodium balance will help reduce edema, presumably as the underlying illness is treated or as renal inflammation slowly resolves. Patients should limit their sodium intake to 3 g per day, and may need to restrict fluid intake (to less than approximately 1.5 L per day).   Large

doses (e.g., 80 to 120 mg of furosemide) are often required,14 and these drugs typically must be given intravenously because of the poor absorption of oral drugs caused by intestinal edema.3 Low serum albumin levels also limit diuretic effectiveness and necessitate higher doses. Thiazide diuretics, potassium-sparing diuretics, or metolazone (Zaroxolyn) may be useful as adjunctive or synergistic diuretics.

• Diuretics

 “Diuretics are the mainstay of medical management; however, there is no evidence to guide drug selection or dosage,” Dr. Kodner writes. “Based on expert opinion, diuresis should aim for a target weight loss of 1 to 2 lb (0.5 to 1 kg) per day to avoid acute renal failure or electrolyte disorders. Loop diuretics, such as furosemide (Lasix) or bumetanide, are most commonly used.”

 

• Angiotensin-converting enzyme

In persons with nephrotic syndrome, angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors have been shown to decrease proteinuria and lower the risk for progression to renal disease. Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors have been shown to reduce pro-teinuria and reduce the risk of progression to renal disease in persons with nephrotic syndrome.15,16 One study found no improvement in response when corticosteroid treatment was added to treatment with ACE inhibitors.17 The recommended dosage is unclear, and enalapril (Vasotec) dosages from 2.5 to 20 mg per day were used. Most persons with nephrotic syndrome should be started on ACE inhibitor treatment to reduce protein-uria, regardless of blood pressure.

* Although corticosteroid treatment may benefit some adults with nephrotic syndrome, research evidence supporting this therapy is limited. At present, intravenous albumin, prophylactic antibiotics, and prophylactic anticoagulation are not advised.

 

ALBUMIN

Intravenous albumin has been proposed to aid diuresis, because edema may be caused by hypoalbuminemia and resulting oncotic pressures. However, there is no evidence to indicate benefit from treatment with albumin,18 and adverse effects, such as hypertension or pulmonary edema, as well as high cost, limit its use.

 

CORTICOSTEROIDS

Treatment with corticosteroids remains controversial in the management of nephrotic syndrome in adults. It has no proven benefit, but is recommended in some persons who do not respond to conservative treatment.19,20 Treatment of children with nephrotic syndrome is different, and it is more clearly established that children respond well to corticosteroid treatment.21 Classically, minimal change disease responds better to corticosteroids than FSGS; however, this difference isfound primarily in children with nephrotic syndrome. One older study found that corticosteroid treatment improved proteinuria and renal function in persons with minimal change disease, but not membranous nephropathy or proliferative glomerulonephritis.22 Another small older study found that persons with less severe glomerular changes responded well to corticosteroids.23 One case series in black persons with FSGS found no benefit from corti-costeroid treatment.19 Two Cochrane reviews on the treatment of nephrotic syndrome in adults found no benefit for mortality or need for dialysis with corticosteroid therapy for membranous nephropathy or minimal change disease, but found a weak benefit for disease remission and proteinuria in persons with membranous nephropathy.20,24 However, the findings for minimal change disease were based on only one randomized trial, and the role of corticosteroid treatment remains unclear. Many experts recommend the use of corticosteroids, particularly for persons with minimal change disease1; however, adverse effects from corticosteroids often lead to discontinuation.

 

Family physicians should discuss with patients and consulting nephrologists whether treatment with corticosteroids is advisable, weighing the uncertain benefits and possibility of adverse effects. Alkylating agents (e.g., cyclophosphamide [Cytoxan]) also have weak evidence for improving disease remission and reducing proteinuria, but may be considered for persons with severe or resistant disease who do not respond to corticosteroids.

 

 

 

 

LIPID-LOWERING TREATMENT

 

A Cochrane review is underway to investigate the benefits and harms of lipid-lowering agents in nephrotic syndrome.25 Some evidence suggests an increased risk of athero-genesis or myocardial infarction in persons with nephrotic syndrome, possibly related to increased lipid levels.25 However, the role of treatment for increased lipids is unknown and, at present, the decision to start lipid-lowering therapy in persons with nephrotic syndrome should be made on the same basis as in other patients. ANTIBIOTICS There are no data from prospective clinical trials about treatment and prevention of infection in adults with nephrotic syndrome. Given the uncertain risks of infection in adults with nephrotic syndrome in the United States, there are currently no indications for antibiotics or other interventions to prevent infection in this population. Persons who are appropriate candidates should receive pneumococcal vaccination.

 

ANTICOAGULATION THERAPY

 

There are currently no recommendations for prophylactic anticoagulation to prevent thromboembolic events in persons with nephrotic syndrome who have not had previous thrombotic events, and clinical practice varies. A Cochrane review is in process.26 Physicians should remain alert for signs or symptoms suggesting thromboembolism and, if it is diagnosed, these events should be treated as in other patients. Persons who are otherwise at high risk of thromboembolism (e.g., based on previous events, known coag-ulopathy) should be considered for prophy-lactic anticoagulation while they have active nephrotic syndrome

 

LABORATORY EXAM

 

1.Proteinuria (predominately albumin) exceeding 3.5 g/day is the hallmark of the diagnosis of nephrotic syndrome.

2.A needle biopsy of the kidney may be performed for histologic examination of renal tissue to confirm the diagnosis.

3.Recent studies have confirmed the usefulness of serum markers as a means of assessing the disease process. Anti-C1q antibodies are the most reliable markers for assessing disease activity.

 

NURSING DIAGNOSIS

 

• Excess fluid volume related to compromised regulatory mechanism with changes in hydrostatic or oncotic vascular pressure and increased activation of RAAS

 

• Imbalanced nutrition: Less than body requirements related to anorexia, nausea, vomiting, protein catabolism, dietary restrictions and altered oral mucous membranes

 

• Decreased cardiac output related to fluid imbalances affecting circulating volume, myocardial workload and systemic vascular resistance

• Risk for infection depression of immunologic defenses

• Disturbed body image related to changes in physical appearance

• Risk for injury

 

NURSING MANAGEMENT

• Assess and document the location and character of the patient’s edema.

• Weigh the patient each morning after he voids and before he eats, make sure he’s wearing the same amount of clothing each time you weigh him.

• Measure blood pressure with the patient lying down and standing. Immediately report a decrease in systolic or diastolic pressure exceeding 20 mm Hg.

• Monitor intake and output

• Ask the dietitian to plan a low-sodium diet with moderate amounts of protein.

• Frequently check urine for protein

• Provide meticulous skin care to combat the edema that usually occurs with nephrotic syndrome

• Use a reduced-pressure mattress or padding to help prevent pressure ulcers.

• To prevent the occurrence of thrombophlebitis, encourage activity and exercise, and provide antiembolism stockings as ordered

• Give the patient and family reassurance and support, especially during the acute phase, when edema is severe and the patient’s body image changes

 

PROGNOSIS

The prognosis varies depending on the cause of the nephrotic syndrome, the person’s age, and the type and degree of kidney damage. Symptoms may disappear completely if the nephrotic syndrome is caused by a treatable disorder, such as an infection, cancer, or drugs. This situation occurs in about half the cases in children but less often in adults. If the underlying disorder responds to corticosteroids, sometimes progression of the disease is halted, and less often the condition partially or, rarely, completely reverses. When the syndrome is caused by HIV infection, it usually progresses relentlessly, often resulting in complete kidney failure in 3 or 4 months. Children born with the nephrotic syndrome rarely live beyond their first birthday, although a few have survived by means of dialysis treatments or a kidney transplant. When the cause is systemic lupus erythematosus or diabetes mellitus, drug treatment often stabilizes or decreases the amount of protein in the urine. However, some people do not respond to drug treatment and develop progressive kidney failure within a few years. In cases of nephrotic syndrome resulting from conditions such as an infection, allergy, or intravenous heroin use, the prognosis varies, depending on how early and effectively the underlying condition is treated. Nephrotic syndrome may go away once the underlying cause, if known, has been treated. In children, 80 percent of nephrotic syndrome cases are caused by minimal change disease, which can be successfully treated with prednisone. However, in adults most of the time a kidney disease is the underlying cause, and these diseases cannot be cured.

Good – Fair – Poor Prognosis

Pathophysiology RAAS – Renin Angiotensin Aldosterone System

ARF – Acute Renal Failure

CRF – Chronic Renal Failure

ESRD – End Stage Renal Disease

CAD – Coronary Artery Disease

CVD – CardioVascular Disease

 

YOU MAY WONDER >>> Q. HOW DOES RAAS LEAD TO ARF??? A. RAAS will eventually be exhausted. Moreover, the RAAS cannot increase vascular volume since there is no albumin to hold the water within the vascular space. Thus the water and sodium reabsorbed will shift into the interstitial space. RAAS will only exacerbate the edema and make the patient more edematous. xD If left untreated then the blood flow to the kidneys(due to decreased intravascular volume) will be compromised causing acute trauma and injury to the nephrons ultimately causing ARF. =) hope this helps

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nephrotic syndrome is a nonspecific disorder in which the , kidneys are damagedcausing them to leak large amounts of ( . . proteinproteinuria at least 35 grams per day per 173 m2 ) . body surface areafrom the blood into the urineOther

 ( symptoms includehypoalbuminemiadecrease in albumin in ), ,

 ( the bloodedemahypercholesterolemiahigh serum ), . cholesterol and normal renal function * . The most common sign is excess fluid in the body This may : take several forms  , o Puffiness around the eyescharacteristically in . the morning  ( . ., o Edema over the legs which is pittingieleaves a , little pit when the fluid is pressed outwhich resolves ). over a few seconds  o Fluid in the pleural cavity causing pleural . effusion More commonly associated with excess fluid is . pulmonary edema  . o Fluid in the peritoneal cavity causing ascites

 

 , The following are baseline essential investigations

 *Urine sample shows proteinuria (> . . ). 35g per 173 m2 per 24 hour 

* () Comprehensive metabolic panelCMP : shows Hypoalbuminemiaalbumin level ≤. / ( =.- / ). 2 5g dLnormal3 5 5g dL 

*High levels of cholesterol ( ), hypercholesterolemia specifically , elevated LDLusually with concomitantly elevated VLDL 

* , Electrolytesurea and creatinine ( ): . EUCsto evaluate renal function

 

 

CAUSES

Nephrotic syndrome has many causes and may either

cell diseasediabetes mellitus and malignancy. such as leukemia  Secondary causes of nephrotic syndrome occurs, after an infectious disease such as infection

– ,with group A betahemolytic streptococci, syphilis malaria tuberculosis orviral infections including varicella hepatitis B HIV. and infectious mononucleosis

 

CASE STUDY FORMAT

 

I.              PATIENT DEMOGRAPHIC DATA

Name: Rose Nina Francisco

Age/Sex: 14/Female

Status: Single Religion: Roman Catholic

Home Address: Cogon, Pardo Nationality:

Filipino Occupation: N/A

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

     II. HEALTH HISTORY PROFILE

A. Past Medical History

1. Pediatric and Adult Illness

Date	Illness	Medication	Remarks
NONE	NONE	NONE	NONE

 

2.       Immunization

 

Immunization	Doses	Immunization Dates	Remarks
BCG	1	Can’t Recall	Complete
DPT	3	Can’t Recall	Complete
OPV	3	Can’t Recall	Complete

 

3.       Hospitalization

Date/Year                   Hospital                                                               Diagnosis                             Duration

2007 2008                    Cebu City Medical Center                             Nephrotic Syndrome      1 week

                                     Cebu  City Medical Center                              Nephrotic Syndrome      1 week

 

4.         Injuries and Accidents

 The patient did not experience any injuries and accidents.

5.      Transfusions- The patient did not undergo any transfusions such as blood transfusion.

6.      Allergies(specify)- The patient has no any allergies

 

B. Family History

 

C. Social and Personal History

•1.Occupation-N/A

 2.Number of Children-N/A

3.Military experiences, foreign travel-N/A

4.Habits (tobacco, alcohol, non-prescription drugs, others)-N/A

5.Diet-fruits, vegetables, pork chop, dried fish

6.Type of Family-Extended Family

7.Cultural and Religious Beliefs-N/A

 

 

8.Brief description of average day:

5:30 am-wake up

6:00 am-breakfast

7:00-9:00 am-class hours

9:15-9:30 am-recess

9:30-12:00 am-class hours

12:00-1:00 pm-lunch

1:00-5:00 pm-class hours

5:30 pm-do homework

6:00 pm-dinner

7:00-8:00 pm-watch T.V

8:00 pm-sleeping time

 

 

D. Review System (for the past 6 months).

Physical Assessment

 General Weight loss      Fatigue                                 Anorexia              Night sweats      Chills Fever         Weakness

 The patient experienced fever due to cough and colds.

The patient experienced fatigue due to illness and lack of sleep.

The patient experienced weakness due to fatigue.

 

Skin	Itch Rash Lesions  Bruising  Bleeding Color change NONE
Eyes	Pain Discharge Itch Vision loss Diplopia  Excessive tearing  Glasses/Contact lens Date of last exam NONE
Ears	Earaches Discharges Tinnitus Hearing loss NONE Nose Obstruction Discharges Epistaxis NONE
Throat and MouthSore	throats Bleeding gums Toothache Dentures NONE Neck and Head Swelling Dysphagia Hoarseness NONE
Chest Cough Sputum	Amount and Character Hemoptysis Wheeze Pain on respiration Dyspnea The patient experienced dyspnea due to obstruction of the airway
Cardiovascular	Precordialpain Palpitation Dyspneaon exertion Orthopnea Dyspnea Paroxysmal nocturnal Edema Heart murmur Claudication Thrombophlebitis NONE
Gastrointestinal	Heartburn Nausea Vomiting Diarrhea Food intolerance Excessive gas or indication Constipation Jaundice Bloating Change in Bowel movement Melena Hemorrhoids Hernia NONE
Genitourinary	Heartburn Nausea Vomiting Diarrhea Food intolerance Excessive gas or indication Constipation Jaundice Bloating Change in Bowel movement Melena Hemorrhoids Hernia NONE
Extremities	Joint pains Varicose veins Claudication Back pain Edema Stiffness Deformities
	The patient experienced edema due to illness which is nephrotic syndrome.
Endocrine	Hot flashes Hair loss Temperature intolerance Polydipsia Goiter NONE
Neurology	Numbness Tingling Tremor Fainting Headaches Muscle weakness Ataxia Seizure Unconsciousness Paralysis/Paresis Memory loss Dizziness
	The patient experienced headaches due to fever.

 

 

 

 

III. CURRENT HEALTH PROFILE

A.Presenting complaints and medical diagnosis to include intervention done prior to

hospitalization.

Rosa Nina Francisco was diagnosed for Nephrotic Syndrome. She Complain of difficulty in breathing.

 

 

B. Application of the Nursing Process 1. Assessment Finding (Head –to-Toe)

Skin	Uniform skin color, no jaundice, cyanosis Skin intact Skin warm and dry
Hair	Hair is evenly distributed over scalp Hair color black and thin No lesions or pediculosis
Nails	Color pink, well groomed ad convex, smooth and firm
Head	Normocephallic, erect and midline Head symmetrical, no masses, nontende
Face	Facial expression appropriate, no abnormal movements or lesions Facial bones smooth, intact,symmetrical,nontender
Ears	Ears aligned with eyes, symmetrical, no redness, lesions or drainage Eyes Eyes clear and bright, equal parallel alignment Eyelids color consistent with clients complexion Eyelashes evenly distributed, no excessive tearing or dryness
Nose	Nose midline, symmetrical, no deviation, no flaring No deformities or nasal tenderness Sinuses Sinuses clear, nontender
Mouth	Lips pink, moist, no lesions Oral mucosa pink, moist, no lesions, intact Teeth complete Tongue pink, moist,midline
Neck	Neck symmetrical, skin intact, no masses Upper Extremities Skin color uniform; no erythema, edema Abdomen Skin color consistent, no lesions, rashes, scars or discoloration. Hair distribution appropriate for client’s age and gender
Abdomen	flat and symmetrical, no bulges or hernias Umbilicus midline Abdomen soft, nontender, no masses
Lower Extremities	Leg hair evenly distributed; color uniform; no edema or lesion

 

 

Laboratory/Diagnostic Results

Date	Lab Exam	Patient Results	Normal Findings	Interpretation/Significant
09-01-09	Protein to Creatinine ratio	1.55	5-0.9	Suggests the presence of nephrotic range proteinuria.
	Serum albumin	0.9g/dl	0. 3.4-5.4g/dl	Hypoalbuminemia can be caused by Excess excretion by the kidneys.

 

 

 

 

 

·         NORMAL KIDNEY SIZE -The normal kidney size of an adult human is about 10 to -The normal kidney size of an adult human is about 10 to 13 cm (4 to 5 inches) long and about 5 to 7.5 cm (2 to 3 13 cm (4 to 5 inches) long and about 5 to 7.5 cm (2 to 3 inches) wide. It is approximately the size of inches) wide. It is approximately the size of a a conventional computer mouse conventional computer mouse. .

·         NORMAL KIDNEY COLOR NORMAL KIDNEY COLOR -The kidneys are dark-red, bean-shaped organs. One side The kidneys are dark-red, bean-shaped organs. One side of the kidney bulges outward (convex) and the other of the kidney bulges outward (convex) and the other side is indented (concave) side is indented (concave)

 

·         NORMAL KIDNEY LOCATION NORMAL KIDNEY LOCATION - -towards the back of the abdominal cavity, just towards the back of the abdominal cavity, just above the waist. One kidney is normally located just above the waist. One kidney is normally located just below the liver, on the right side of the abdomen and below the liver, on the right side of the abdomen and the other is just below the spleen on the left side. the other is just below the spleen on the left side

 

·         The most basic structures of the kidneys, are nephrons. They are responsible for filtering the blood.

•     The renal artery delivers blood to the kidneys each day. Over 180 liters (50 gallons) of blood pass through the kidneys every day. When this blood enters the kidneys it is filtered and returned to the heart via the renal vein.

  •    The process of separating wastes from the body fluids and eliminating them, is known as excretion. The urinary system is one of the organ systems responsible for excretion. The kidneys are the main organs of the urinary system.

·         The kidney is full of blood vessels.  Every function of the kidney involves blood, therefore, it requires a lot of blood vessels to facilitate these functions.

  •    Together, the two kidneys contain about 160 km of blood vessels

 

Renal capsule

•is a tough fibrous layer surrounding the kidney and covered in a thick layer of adipose tissue. It provides some protection from trauma and damage

•is the outer portion of the kidney between the renal capsule and the renal medulla. In the adult, it forms a continuous smooth outer zone with a number of projections (cortical columns) that extend down between the pyramids.

•ultra filtration occurs

Renal

 •is the innermost part of the kidney

•split up into a number of sections, known as the renal pyramids

•contains the structures of the nephrons responsible for maintaining the salt and water balance of    the blood

•is hypertonic to the filtrate in the nephron and aids in the reabsorption of water.

·         are cone-shaped tissues of the kidney

·         made up of 8 to 18 of these conical subdivisions

·         The broad of each pyramid faces the renal cortex, and its apex, or papilla, points internally

·         The base of each pyramid originates at the corticomedullary border and the apexterminates in a papilla, which lies within a minor calyx, made of parallel bundles of urine collecting tubules.

·         surrounds the apex of the malpighian pyramids. Urine formed in the kidney passes through a papilla at the apex into the minor calyx then into the major calyx.

·         Peristalsis of the smooth muscle originating in pace-maker cells originating in the walls of the calyces propels urine through the pelvis and ureters to the bladder.

 

Phatophysiology

Nephrotic syndrome results from damage to the kidney’s glomeruli, the tiny blood vessels that filter waste and excess water from the blood and send them to the bladder as urine. They consist of capillaries that are fenestrated, that is, have small openings, which allow fluid, salts, and other small solutes to flow through but normally not proteins. Damage to the glomeruli from diabetes, glomerulonephritis, or even prolonged hypertension, causes the membrane to become more porous, so that small proteins, such as albumin, pass through the kidneys into urine. As protein continues to be excreted, serum albumin is decreased, which in turn decreases the serum osmotic pressure. Capillary hydrostatic fluid pressure becomes greater than capillary osmotic pressure, which results in generalized edema. As fluid is lost into the tissues, the plasma volume decreases, stimulating secretion of aldosterone to retain sodium and water, which decreases the glomerular filtration rate to retain water. This additional water also passes out of the capillaries into the tissue, leading to even greater edema. •

SOAPIE

 

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A: Knowledge deficit related to chronic illness

P: After 4 hours of nurse-patient and significant others interaction,

the patient and the significant others will be able to:

·         Identify interferences to learning and specific actions to deal with it.

·         Perform necessary procedures correctly and explain reasons for the actions.

·         Initiate necessary lifestyle changes and participate in treatment regimen.

·         Provided an environment that is conducive to learning.

 

I:Assessed readiness to learn.

Provided written information/guidelines and self-learning modules for client to refer to as necessary.

Allowed practice and demonstrations.

 

E:Goal was met. After 4 hours of nurse-patient and significant others interaction, the patient and the significant others will be able to identified the interferences to learning and made specific actions to

deal with it. And they were to performed necessary procedures correctly and they explained the reasons for the actions they made.And they were able to initiated necessary lifestyle changes and

participated in treatment regimen by allowing them to practice and

demonstrate the treatment regimen.

 

 

 

SOAPIE

S-“Wala koy gana mukaon.”, as verbalized by the patient.

O- : protein-creatinine ratio of 1.55 Serum albumin of 0.9g/dl

A-     Imbalanced Nutrition, less than body requirements related to poor appetite, restricted diet, and protein loss.

P- After 8 hours of nurse-patient interaction, the patient will be able to:

·         Identify the appropriate diet for her condition. (Low-sodium diet)

·         Follow the diet prescribed.

·         Verbalize realization of the importance of proper diet.

I- Assessed and monitored food/fluid ingested and calculate caloric intake.

·         Monitored weight daily at same time, same clothing and same scale.

·         Recommended small, frequent meals.

·         Restricted sodium as indicated, and limited fluid intake to 100ml

·         Administered multivitamins, as indicated.

·         Administered medications as appropriate.

·         Monitored laboratory studies.

 

 E- Goals met. After 8 hours of nurse-patient interaction, the patient was able to identify the appropriate diet for her condition. (Low-sodium diet). Follow the diet prescribed. Verbalize realization of the importance of proper diet

 

 

SOAPIE

S- “Murag nanghupong akong anak sa iya bitiis.”, as verbalized by the mother.

 

O- Edema, weight gain, changes in vital signs

 

A-Excess fluid volume related to compromised regulatory mechanism with changes in hydrostatic

vascular pressure and increased activation of rennin angiotensin aldosterone system.

 

P-After 5 hrs of nursing interventions, the patient will be able to: display stable weight

vital signs within patient’s normal range

nearly absence of edema.

 

I-Record accurate intake and output of the patient Monitor urine specific gravity

·         Weight daily at same time of the day, on same scale, with

·         same equipment and clothing

·         Assess skin, face, dependent areas of edema

·         Monitor heart rate and blood pressure

·         Assess level of consciousness: investigate changes in mentation, presence of restlessness.

 

E-Goals were fully met. After 5 hrs of nursing interventions, the patient was able to display stable weight, vital signs within patient’s normal range, and nearly absence of edema.

 

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1. [15 pts.] When buyers purchase new houses, they are frequently responsible for installing their own landscaping. The PERT/CPM network shown in the accompanying figure represents a landscaping project for a new home in Jackson, Mississippi. The times are in days.

a. What are the expected completion time and the critical path for the landscaping project?
b. What are the earliest and latest start and finish times for activity C?
c. How long can activity A be delayed without delaying the minimum completion time of the project?
d. If activities A, C, and F are each delayed three days, how long will the landscaping project be delayed?

2. [10 pts.] Virtual Golf, Inc. (VGI) is contemplating introducing a new virtual reality golf experience that would, if successful, be located in many amusement parks and entertainment centers throughout the country. If the project gets the “go ahead”, it must be completed within 20 weeks (140 days) to be installed in the Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota, for test marketing. The table below gives cost and time estimates (in days) for the activities of the project.

Activity Immediate
Predecessors
A. Feasibility study –
B. Input from golf professionals A
C. Conceptual design B
D. Professional Feedback C
E. Final design D
F. Manufacture of unit E
G. Software development E
H. Equipment/software coordination F,G
I. In-house unit testing H
J. Operator training H
K. Construct unit in mall store I, J
L. Testing of unit in mall store K

Activity Normal Days Crash Days Normal Cost Crash Cost
A. Feasibility study 14 12 $15,000 $17,500
B. Input from golf professionals 14 11 $55,000 $64,000
C. Conceptual design 8 8 $50,000 $50,000
D. Professional Feedback 12 9 $40,000 $50,000
E. Final design 18 16 $50,000 $65,000
F. Manufacture of unit 20 16 $40,000 $55,000
G. Software development 14 10 $55,000 $70,000
H. Equipment/software coordination 21 19 $25,000 $65,000
I. In-house unit testing 10 8 $25,000 $32,000
J. Operator training 21 21 $50,000 $50,000
K. Construct unit in mall store 9 6 $25,000 $40,000
L. Testing of unit in mall store 15 10 $10,000 $40,000
a. What is the minimum project cost that will allow the project to be completed within 21 weeks?
b. What is the minimum project cost that will allow the project to be completed within 19 weeks?

3. [10 pts.] Consider the project facing VGI in Problem 2. If the company allocated a maximum of $450,000 to this project, what is the minimum time it would take to complete the project?

4. [25 pts.] Universal Travel is planning to move its headquarters from Cincinnati to Columbus, Ohio. The table below details the steps that must be taken. Times are in weeks.

Immediate Predecessors Optimistic Time Most Likely Time Pessimistic Time
A. Select a site – 8 12 20
B. Refurbish building A 9 10 12
C. Determine which staff will transfer – 2 2 3
D. Hire staff replacements in Columbus C 3 6 8
E. Pack boxes in Cincinnati A,C 1 2 5
F. Move equipment B 2 3 4
G. Move files B,E 1 2 5
H. Set up equipment/files in Columbus F,G 3 4 5
I. Occupancy D,H 5 6 10
a. What is the expected completion time of the project? What is the critical path?
b. What is the probability the project will be completed within 36 weeks?
c. Suppose Universal will be charged for both sites if it is not completely moved in within 36 weeks. This will cost the company $5,000. The company is considering two options to improve its chances to meet this deadline.
– For $1,000, additional movers can be hired to move the files. This would cut each of the three time estimates for that activity in half.
– Additional movers can be hired for $1,000 to assist in moving the equipment. This would cut the three time estimates for that activity by one week each.
The company can pursue either OR BOTH of these options. What is your recommendation?

 

 I NEED A POSITIVE COMMENT BASED IN THIS ARGUMENT. BETWEEN 150-200 WORDS

 

As described by National Institute of Health, (2011), the mode, the median, and the mean are described to be the three measures of Central Tendency, or measures of center, or central location. Measure of central tendency aims to summarizes attempts to describing data as whole set, describing a single represented value of the middle, or its distribution. The characteristics of a population for which use of the mode, the median, and the mean is appropriate would be a retirement age population.

Mode is the most recurring value in the distribution. For example, a retiring group of 13 people with their ages ranges as follows; 58, 58,59,56,57,58, 57, 56, 56, 56, 56,56, 59 then the mode of this population distribution is 56, which is the most recurring number.

Median is the value appearing in the middle of the distribution in an ascending or descending order. With the same example of a retirement age population, the number in the middle of distribution is the median number, and in this case the number is 57. This is the most preferred value in the measure of central tendency when data is asymmetrical.

Mean is the average of the whole data set. This is a calculation of all values added together, and divided by the number of the observed values, for example; 58+ 58+59+56+57+58+ 57+ 56+ 56+ 56 +56+56+ 59=683 which is then divided by 11 observations which equals 62.09, or 62.1 years.

The time when it is inappropriate to use the characteristics of the measure of central tendency is when calculating the staff salaries, because the mean value may be skewed by the salary of those that earn large figures.

Reference

Luard Statistics, (2013). Measures of central tendency.

            Retrieved on 03/15/21017 from https://statistics.laerd.com/statistical-guides/measures-central-tendency-mean-mode-median-faqs.php

National Institute of Health, (2011). Measure of Central Tendency.

            Retrieved on 03/15/2017 from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3157145/