CHAPTER

Genitourinary

Conditions

12

Learning Objectives

At the end of the chapter, the student will be able to

1 Understand the difference between acute and chronic glomerulonephritis.

2 Identify urinary tract congenital anomalies.

3 Know the interventions for hemolytic uremic syndrome.

4 Explain the treatment for nephrotic syndrome.

5 Care for a patient who is diagnosed with renal failure.

6 Assess a patient who has Wilms tumor.

7 Teach families about pyelonephritis.

8 Intervene with a patient who has a urinary tract infection.