Acute Renal Failure Flashcards
Differentiate between 3 types of Acute Renal Failure (ARF) based on H+P, labs, and diagnostic tests. Compare and contrast assessment findings for each phase of Acute Renal Failure Explain rationale of therapeutic management for a client in Acute Renal Failure Describe priorities of nursing care for a client in each phase of Acute Tubular Necrosis (ARF) Develop nursing strategies to minimize complications of Acute Renal Failure Develop an individualized plan of care for a client in acute ren
Renal Anatomy and Function
- Renal perfusion – 1200ml/min. Kidneys receive 20-25% of CO @ rest
- Regulate filtrate – tubular reabsorption, and tubular secretion
Sudden deterioration in renal function characterized by:
Change in urine output - oliguria, anuria, normal urine volume Increased serum creatinine and BUN Fluid Overload Electrolyte imbalance Acid-base imbalance
Types of Acute Renal Failure
Prerenal (55 % of all ARF)
Intrarenal/Intrinsic (40% of all ARF)
Postrenal (5% of all ARF)
Prerenal cause:
hypoperfusion / diminished renal perfusion
Prenrenal
Hypovolemia -Burns –> fluid loss -Dehydration -Gastrointestinal losses (N/V/D) Impaired cardiac output - pump not working -Myocardial Infarct -Heart Failure -Cardiogenic shock Vasodilation - distributive shock -Sepsis -Anaphylaxis -Medications
Prerenal Labs
BUN inc – normal 10-20 mg/dl Creatinine inc – normal 0.5 – 1.2 mg/dl Urine sodium decreased to < 20 mEq/L Normal sediment, few casts Urine specific gravity - Increased
Intrarenal Cause
damage to the kidney parenchyma
Intrarenal
Myoglobinurea (released into blood stream) -Burns – tissue damage -Trauma, crush injuries -Rhabdomyolysis (muscle breakdown) Hemoglobinurea -Transfusion reaction -Hemolytic anemia Nephrotoxic agents -Medications -Solvents and chemicals Infectious processes -Acute pylonephritis, glomerulonephritis
Acute Tubular Necrosis (ATN)
Most common type of intrarenal failure
ATN and ARF are not the same because ARF can occur without ATN
ATN is generally described as postischemic or nephrotoxic
Intrarenal Labs
inc BUN – normal 10-20 mg/dl
inc Creatinine – normal 0.5 – 1.2 mg/dl
Urine sodium - > 40 mEq/L
Abnormal casts, debris (kidneys are being damaged)
Urine specific gravity = low normal 1.010
Postrenal cause
obstruction, dysfunction in post renal structures
Postrenal
Mechanical – urine cannot drain -Calculi -Tumors Benign prostatic hyperplasia -Strictures -Blood clots
Postrenal Labs
Inc BUN – normal 10-20 mg/dl Inc Creatinine – normal 0.5 – 1.2 mg/dl Urine sodium varies – often decreased Abnormal casts, debris - varies Urine specific gravity - varies
Diagnostic Tests
Kidney Ultrasound, EKG, Urinalysis, Blood gases – metabolic acidosis, BUN and Creatinine (Azotemia)
Diagnostic Evaluation
KUB – X-ray of kidneys/ ureters/ bladder
Bladder Catheterization – Used to rule out obstruction/ infection
Renal Ultrasound – Often used 1st-line/ identifies obstructive causes of renal failure
CT scan – Provides information regarding the size and shape of kidneys and the presence of lesions, cysts, calculi
IVP – Shows outline of the kidneys with dye
Renal Biopsy – differentiate between acute and chronic renal failure
Renal arteriogram – measures blood flow
Bladder US – noninvasive measure of bladder volume
Urodynamic studies – for evaluation of voiding problems like retention or incontinence