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Normally, kidneys excrete approximately 1 ml of urine per kg of body weight per hr, which is about ___ to ___ L in a 24-hour period for adults.
1 to 2 liters
Renal System; ARF
Acute renal failure occurs when ______ accumulate in the body and urinary output ______.
metabolites; changes
Renal System; ARF
______, ______, and ______ are three phases of acute renal failure.
Oliguric, diuretic, recovery
Renal System; ARF
Electrolytes are profoundly affected by ______ problems.
kidney
Renal System; ARF
There must be a balance beween extracellular fluid and intracellular fluid to maintain ______.
homeostasis
Renal System; ARF
A change in the ______ of ions or in the ______ of fluid will cause a shift in one direction of the other.
number; amount
Renal System; ARF
______ and ______ are the primary extracellular ions.
Sodium; chloride
Renal System; ARF
______ and ______ are the primary intracellular ions.
Potassium; phosphate
Renal System; ARF
↑ BUN, creatinine, potassium, specific gravity (>1.020 g/ml), fluid volume; ↓ sodium, pH indicates diagnostic findings in the ______ phase.
oliguric
Nursing Assessment; ARF
↓fluid volume, potassium, sodium, specific gravity (<1.020 g/ml) indicates diagnostic findings in the ______ phase.
diuretic
Nursing Assessment; ARF
In the ______ phase give only enough fluids to replace losses; usually ___ to ___ ml/24 hr.
oliguric; 400 to 500
Acute Renal Failure (ARF); Nursing Plans and Interventions
Document and report any ______ in fluid volume status
change
Acute Renal Failure (ARF); Nursing Plans and Interventions
Monitor lab values for both ______ and ______ to assess electrolyte status.
serum and urine
Acute Renal Failure (ARF); Nursing Plans and Interventions
Especially monitor for ______ indicated by serum potassium levels >7 mEq/l and ECG changes
hyperkalemia
Acute Renal Failure (ARF); Nursing Plans and Interventions
Assess levels of ______ for subtle changes.
consciousness
Acute Renal Failure (ARF); Nursing Plans and Interventions
______ daily: in oliguric phase, client may gain up to ___ lb/day
Weigh; 1
Acute Renal Failure (ARF); Nursing Plans and Interventions
Prevent ______ - infection.
cross
Acute Renal Failure (ARF); Nursing Plans and Interventions
______ may be prescribed if ↑K+
Kayexalate
Acute Renal Failure (ARF); Nursing Planas and Interventions
Body ______ is a good indicator of fluid retention and renal status.
weight
Acute Renal Failure (ARF)
Obtain accurate ______ of all clients with renal failure; obtain ______ on the same scale at the same time every day.
weight; weight
Acute Renal Failure (ARF); Nursing Plans and Interventions
Dyspnea, tachycardia, and jugular vein distension are examples of ______ fluid symptoms.
excess
Fluid volume alterations
Peripheral and pulmonary edema are examples of ______ fluid symptoms.
excess
Fluid volume alterations
↓urine output, body weight, and skin turgor are examples of ______ fluid symptoms.
deficient
Fluid volume alterations
Dry mucous membranes, hypotension, and tachycardia are examples of ______ fluid symptoms.
deficient
Fluid volume alterations
Potassium has a critical safe range ___ to ___ mEq/l because it affects the heart, and any imbalance must be corrected by medications or dietary modification.
3.5 to 5.0
Fluid volume alterations
Limit high-potassium foods (______, ______, ______, ______) and ______ substitutes, which are high in potassium.
bananas, avocados, spinish, fish; salt
Fluid volume alterations; Nursing plans and interventions
Clients ċ renal failure retain ______. Ċ water retention, the sodium becomes diluted and serum levels may appear near normal. With excessive water retention,the sodium levels appear decreased (dilution). Limit fluid and sodium intake in ___ clients.
sodium; ARF
Acute Renal Failure; Nursing plans and interventions
During oliguric phase, minimize ______ intake.
protein
Acute Renal Failure; Nursing plans and interventions
During oliguric phase, when ______ and ______ return to normal, ARF is determined to be resolved.
BUN and creatinine
Acute Renal Failure; Nursing plans and interventions
A ______ is an infection or inflammation at any site in the urinary tract (kidney, pyelonephritis; urethra, urethritis; bladder, cystitis; prostate, prostatitis)
UTI
UTIs
The most common infectious agent in UTIs is ______ ______.
Escherichia coli
UTIs
The persons at highest risk for acquiring ______ are diabetics, pregnant women, men with prostatic hypertrophy, immunosuppressed persons, catheterized clients, anyone with urinary retention, either short term or long term, elderly women (bladder prolapse).
UTIs
UTIs
To diagnose for UTI a ______-______ midstream urine collection for culture to identify specific causative organism, is indicated
clean-catch
UTIs
To diagnose for UTIs an ______ ______ is indicated to determine kidney functioning.
intravenous pyelogram (IVP)
UTIs
To assess for a ______ look for signs of infection including fever and chills, urinary frequency, urgency, or dysuria, hematuria, pain at the costovertebral angle, and ↑ serum WBC (greater than 10,000).
UTI
UTIs; Nursing Assessment
Administer antibiotics specific to infection agent is an intervention indicated in ______.
UTIs
UTIs; Nursing plans and interventions
Instruct client in the appropriate medication regimen is an intervention indicated in ______.
UTIs (instruct client to finish off meds)
UTIs; Nursing plans and interventions
Encourage fluid intake of ___ ml fluid/day is an intervention indicated in UTI's
3000
UTIs; Nursing plans and interventions
Maintain ______ and ______ is an intervention indicated in UTIs.
I&O
UTIs; Nursing plans and interventions
Administer mild ______(acetaminophen or aspirin) is an intervention indicated in UTIs.
analgesics
UTIs; Nursing plans and interventions
The key to resolving UTIs with most antibiotics is to keep the blood level of the antibiotic ______.
constant
UTIs; Nursing plans and interventions
It is important to tell the client to take the antibiotics around the clock and not to ______ doses so that a consistent blood level can be maintained for optimal effectiveness.
skip
UTIs; Nursing plans and interventions
Teach the client to ______ rather than bathe as a preventive measure. If bathing is necessary, never take a bubble or oil bath.
shower
Nursing plans and interventions; Implement a teaching plan
Cleanse from ______ to ______ after toileting (women and girls).
front; back
Nursing plans and interventions; Implement a teaching plan
Avoid ______.
caffeine
Teaching about UTIs
Encourage client to void every ___ to ___ hours to prevent residual urine from stagnating in the bladder.
2 to 3
UTIs; Nursing plans and interventions
To assess respiratory status ______ lung sounds to detect "wet" sounds indicating ______.
Ausclutate; infection
Postoperative Care: Kidney; Surgery; Respiratory status; Nursing Interventions
To assess respiratory status demonstrate method of ______ incision for comfort when coughing and deep breathing.
splinting
Postoperative Care: Kidney; Surgery; Respiratory status; Nursing Interventions
______ incision causes pain with both inspiration and expiration. Therefore, client avoids deep breathing and coughing; this can lead to respiratory difficultites, including ______.
Flank; pneumonia
Postoperative Care: Kidney; Surgery; Respiratory status; Rationale
To assess circulatory status check vial signs to detect early signs of ______, ______.
bleeding, shock
Postoperative Care: Kidney; Surgery; Circulatory status; Nursing Interventions
To assess circulatory status monitor skin ______ and ______.
color; temperature
Postoperative Care: Kidney; Surgery; Circulatory status; Nursing Interventions
To assess circulatory status pallor and cold skin are signs of ______.
shock
Postoperative Care: Kidney; Surgery; Circulatory status; Nursing Interventions
To assess circulatory status urinary ______ (______ with circulatory collapse)
output; decreases
Postoperative Care: Kidney; Surgery; Circulatory status; Nursing Interventions
To assess circulatory status surgical site for flank ______
bleeding
Postoperative Care: Kidney; Surgery; Circulatory status; Nursing Interventions
To assess pain relief status administer narcotic analgesics as needed to relieve ______
pain
Postoperative Care: Kidney; Surgery; Pain relief status; Nursing Interventions
Relief of pain will improve the client's cooperation with ______-______ exercises.
deep-breathing
Postoperative Care: Kidney; Surgery; Pain relief status; rationale
Relief of pain will improve client's cooperation with early ______
ambulation
Postoperative Care: Kidney; Surgery; Pain relief status; rationale
To assess urinary status check urinary ______ and ______ from all tubes inserted during the surgery
output; drainage
Postoperative Care: Kidney; Surgery; Assessment; Nursing Interventions
To assess urinary status maintain accurate ______ and ______
I&O
Postoperative Care: Kidney; Surgery; Assessment; Nursing Interventions
Mechanical ______ of bladder will be implemented after surgery.
drainage
Postoperative Care: Kidney; Surgery; Assessment; Rationale
Void every ___ to ___ hours during the day
2 to 3
UTIs; Nursing Plans and Interventions
Wear ______ undergarments and ______ clothing to help drecrease perineal moisture
cotton; loose
UTIs; Nursing Plans and Interventions
Practice good ______ technique
handwashing
UTIs; Nursing Plans and Interventions
Obtain ______-______ care
follow-up
UTIs; Nursing Plans and Interventions
Location of the ______ can help to determine the locatin of the stone
pain
Urinary tract Obstruction
Flank pain usually means the stone is in the ______ or upper ______
kidney; ureter
Urinary tract Obstruction
If the pain radiates to the abdomen or scrotum, the stone is likely to be in the ______ or ______.
ureter; bladder
Urinary tract Obstruction
Excruciating, spastic-type pain is called ______.
colic
Urinary tract Obstruction
During kidney stone attacks, it is preferable to administer pain medications at ______ scheduled intervals rather than PRN to prevent ______ and optimize comfort
regularly; spasm
Urinary tract Obstruction
Urinary tract obstruction is partial or complete ______ of the flow of urine at any point in the urinary system.
blockage
Urinary tract Obstruction
Urinary tract obstruction may be caused by ______, ______, ______, or ______.
foreign body [calculi], tumore, strictures, functional [neurogeenic bladder]
Urinary tract Obstruction
When urinary tract obstruction occurs, urine is retained ______ the point of obsruction
above
Urinary tract Obstruction
In a urinary tract obstruction ______, usually quite sever, acute
pain
Urinary tract Obstruction; Nursing Assessment
Symptoms of a urinary tract obstruction are ______/______, ______/______/______, and ______ ______.
Fever/chills, nausea/vomiting/diarrhea; abdominal distention
Urinary tract Obstruction; Nursing Assessment; Symptoms
In a urinary tract obstruction changes in voiding pattern include ______/______, ______/______/______/______/______, difficulty in starting a ______, ______.
dysuria/hematuria, urgency/frequency/hesitancy/ nocturia/dribbling; stream; incontinence
Urinary tract Obstruction; Nursing Assessment
With urinary tract obstruction the single most important intervention is to administer ______ ______.
narcotic analgesics
Urinary tract Obstruction; Nursing Plans and Interventions
Apply moist ______ to the painful area unless prescribed otherwise
heat
Urinary tract Obstruction; Nursing Plans and Interventions
Encourage high oral ______ intake to help dislodge the stone
fluid
Urinary tract Obstruction; Nursing Plans and Interventions
Administer ______ antibiotics if infection is present
intravenous
Urinary tract Obstruction; Nursing Plans and Interventions
______ all urine
Strain
Urinary tract Obstruction; Nursing Plans and Interventions
Send any ______ found when straining to the laboratory for analysis.
stones
Urinary tract Obstruction; Nursing Plans and Interventions
Accurately document ______ & ______
I&O
Urinary tract Obstruction; Nursing Plans and Interventions
Cystoscopy, cystolitholopaxy, ureteroscopy, and percutanneous nephro -lithotomy are examples of ______ procedures.
endourologic
Urinary tract Obstruction; Nursing Plans and Interventions
Ultrasonic, elecrohydraulic, laser, and extracorporeal shock-wave are examples of different types of ______.
lithrotripsy
Urinary tract Obstruction; Nursing Plans and Interventions
Nephrolithotomy, pyelothitomy, ureterolithotomy, and cystotomy are examples of different types of ______ therapy.
surgical
Urinary tract Obstruction; Nursing Plans and Interventions
Pursue follow-up care, because stones tend to ______.
recur
Urinary tract Obstruction; Nursing Plans and Interventions; Implement a teaching plan
Maintain a high fluid intake of ___ to ___ L/day.
3 to 4
Urinary tract Obstruction; Nursing Plans and Interventions; Implement a teaching plan
Follow prescribed diet (based upon composition of ______).
stone
Urinary tract Obstruction; Nursing Plans and Interventions; Implement a teaching plan
Avoid long periods of remaining in ______ position.
supine
Urinary tract Obstruction; Nursing Plans and Interventions; Implement a teaching plan