Renal physiology

abnormal give Nitro. a. Hypertriglyceridemia: During the initiation of dialysis, disturbances of lipid metabolism are accentuated and contribute to cardiovascular complications (Smeltzer et. al., 2010, p. 1335) b. Hyperglycemia: with decreasing renal function, it takes longer for oral hypoglycemia agents to be excreted by the kidneys (Smeltzer et. al., 2010, p. 1223). c. Anemia /blood loss during the procedure: Anemia is compounded by blood lost during hemodialysis (Smeltzer et. al.,…

5. Describe the medical and nursing management of a patient with acute renal failure. Include discussion of fluid administration, treatment of common electrolyte imbalances, and dialysis. The nurse plays important role in managing fluid and electrolyte balance during an incidence of acute kidney injury (AKI). The nurse will assess and take objective data by observing and recording accurate intake and output. Also, the nurse will take daily measurements of the patient’s weight with the same…

Surely you’ve heard the advice to drink more water. The old adage is eight glasses a day, but often times those that repeat that recommendation simply say to do it because it is “good for you.” I won’t deny that water is good for you. Heck, your body is composed of roughly two-thirds water so it logically follows that it plays a huge role in maintaining bodily functions. If you’re not convinced, let’s expound upon that reasoning and provide some concrete evidence supporting the need to keep your…

Additionally, Plaintiff appears to contend that Bethel Ridge was negligent to leave Mr. Tolley unattended outside for a very brief moment while a nurse went inside—at Mr. Tolley’s request—to retrieve his lighter so that he may smoke. It is unrealistic, however, to contend that Bethel Ridge had a duty to continuously and specifically monitor every one of Mr. Tolley’s actions. In determining, the extent of Bethel Ridge’s duty, generally applicable hornbook law would suggest that a Court would…

Our patient is a 27yr old male with history of Crohn’s disease who presented to the ED with vomiting and nausea for 1 day. Patient has been having non-bilious non-bloody vomiting around 10-15 times /day. Patient complained of mild generalized abdominal pain but denied any diarrhea or fever. He denied any recent travel or sick contacts or eating outside food. Patient was a known case of Crohn’s diagnosed at an outside hospital –the outside hospital was contacted and the information was confirmed.…

A neurogenic bladder stands for a lack of bladder control due to a dysfunction of nerves affecting afferent or efferent signaling. These nerves carry messages between the bladder and spinal cord, and direct the holding and release of urine. When the nerves fail to function, the symptoms of neurogenic bladder develop, which is the condition that affects millions of people around the world. Function of the bladder Several nerve mechanisms regulate urine storage and bladder emptying. As urine…

Aspiration pneumonia is a condition in which there is inflammation in the lungs and bronchial tubes as a result from inhaling foreign matter. Aspiration pneumonia most likely a result from inhaling food, vomitus, or liquid. This may lead to a bacterial infection. Risk factors include sedation, coma, intoxication, poor gag reflex, dysphagia, and age, particularly in older adults. Visual signals of aspiration pneumonia include chest pain, cyanosis, crackling in the lungs, decreased oxygen,…

cause increased risk of renal tubular damage and renal failure if given intravenously for over an hour. If the patient is immunocompromised, there have been cases of thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura. If the patient has had renal disease in the past, they must be careful to stay hydrated or dehydration could impair kidney function. Patients with a history of neurologic disorders, renal or hepatic abnormalities, or hypoxia should be careful when taking Acyclovir. Since renal function declines…

Acute renal failure can be caused by several different conditions, however, the causes are often categorized as prerenal, intrinsic, and postrenal. Prerenal causes are characterized by a marked decrease in blood flow to the kidneys, while intrinsic causes are attributed to physical damage within the kidney, and postrenal cause an obstruction in fluid flow from the kidneys through the ureters, bladder, or even urethra. Some different prerenal causes include hypovolemia as a result of hemorrhage,…

two-hour experiment. The alkalosis subject showed a high expected sodium excretion but barely any actual amount of sodium excretion was present. The overall values are present and can be seen in Table 1 to observe the pattern present. Conclusion The renal system is built as interwoven machinery that fully functions if all parts are working properly together. The kidney is a regulator of homeostasis that is vital to the survival of cells that make up the body system by evaluating the functions…