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Goodpasture Syndrome: In a Nutshell (Nursing)
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Nursing Glomerulonephritis Goodpasture Syndrome.pdf
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Reference List Medical Surgical Nursing and Pathophysiology Nursing.pdf
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00:01 So let's wrap up this video series. 00:03 Anti GBM is a rare, but treatable autoimmune disease it can cause pulmonary hemorrhage and renal failure from glomerulonephritis. 00:12 An anti GBM antibodies bind to the capillary basement membrane in the kidneys and the lungs. 00:18 That's why both the lungs and the kidneys are affected. 00:22 The cause is thought to be a combination of genetic and environmental factors. 00:26 The treatment is to remove the antibodies and immunoglobulins and prevent further production of the antibodies by suppressing the immune system. 00:35 Thank you for watching our video today.
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The lecture Goodpasture Syndrome: In a Nutshell (Nursing) by Rhonda Lawes, PhD, RN is from the course Glomerulonephritis (Nursing).
Included Quiz Questions
Which statement accurately describes anti-glomerular basement membrane antibody disease? Select all that apply.
- It is a rare but treatable condition and can cause pulmonary hemorrhage and renal failure.
- In this condition, antibodies bind to the capillary basement membranes in the kidneys and the lungs.
- It is a rare but treatable imbalance of hormones that can be managed with medication.
- It is not treatable, and clients pass away shortly after diagnosis.
- It is an untreatable condition causing acute liver failure.
Author of lecture Goodpasture Syndrome: In a Nutshell (Nursing)
Rhonda Lawes, PhD, RN
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