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What is the definition of acute renal failure? |
Sudden loss of kidney function to excrete toxins and regulate fluids and electrolytes. |
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What are some possible causes of ARF? |
Infection, obstruction, shock |
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There are three phases; what are they? |
Oliguric, diuretic, and recovery |
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During the oliguric phase, what will you see? |
This phase lasts one to two weeks. Low urine output <400 hyperkalemia, hypertension, elevated BUN/creatinine fluid overload |
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What two electrolytes will be elevated? |
Sodium and phosphate |
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The diuretic phase is second, what will you see? |
Urine output slowly returns, hypokalemia, hypotension |
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What does recovery phase mean? |
The kidneys are recovering trough a slow process. Urine output increases and BUN is normal. |
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What are the nursing interventions? |
Daily weights, strict I & O’s, treat the causes of renal failure, and diuretics. |
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What is the best diet for a client with ARF? |
High carbs and low protein. |
