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Fluid balance varies by:

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age, gender, & size

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Intracellular space is found

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inside the cells

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Extracellular space is found

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outside of the cells

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Extracellular space is composed of

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intravascular space, interstitial space, & transcellular space

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Intravascular space is composed of

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vessels; where we draw labs from

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Interstitial space is made of

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the fluid between the cells; third spacing

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Causes of hypovolemia include:

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hemorrhage, vomiting, diarrhea, sweating, fever, wound drainage, burns, NPO status, NGT suctioning, diabetes,

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Symptoms of hypovolemia include:

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tachycardia, weak pulses, hypotension, tachypnea, poor skin turgor, dry & scaly skin, altered mental status, low fever, oliguria, dry mucosa, edema, & polydipsia

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Labs that you may see with hypovolemia include:

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increased H&H, osmolarity, glucose, protein, BUN, electrolytes, urine specific gravity, creatinine; decreased GFR

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Interventions of hypovolemia include:

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oral fluids, IV solutions, antiemetics, antipyuretic, ice chips, assess skin integrity, monitor labs, & daily weights

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Causes of hypervolemia include:

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excessive fluid replacement, kidney failure, heart failure, long-term corticosteroid therapy, & SIADH

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Isotonic fluids

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fluid floods into the extracellular space; D5W, 0.9%NS, & LR

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Hypotonic fluids

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fluid moves from the extracellular space to the intracellular space; 0.45%NS, water

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Hypertonic fluids

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fluid moves from the intracellular space to the extracellular space; TPN, D5 0.45%NS, D5 0.9%NS, & 3%NS

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What size gauge is blood administered through?

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22 gauge

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Infiltration of IV site

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IV site will be swollen & cool to touch; remove the IV, elevate the limb, & place a cool compress on it

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Phlebitis of IV site

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IV site will be red, warm, & painful; monitor for further signs of infection

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Symptoms of hypervolemia include:

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tachycardia, bounding pulse, HTN, tachypnea, SOB, crackles, raspy voice, edema, altered mental status, JDV, low H&H, cool skin, ascites

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Interventions of hypervolemia include:

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fluid restriction, Na restriction, diuretics, monitor lung sounds, u/o, daily weight, skin integrity, elevate the extremities, semi or high fowler’s, safely use restroom, & obtain chest xray

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Infection of IV site

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discharge & fever; remove IV & give abx

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Extravagation of IV site

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when caustic drugs eat away tissue, causing necrosis; like chemo, vasopressors, & dopamine

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6 Rights & 3 Cs of IV Meds

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Right patient, time, dose, med, route, & documentation. Correct dilution, correct access, & compatibility.

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What is shock?

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inadequate tissue perfusion & gas exchange that results in impaired cellular metabolism

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Stages of shock

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initial, nonprogressive or compensatory, progressive, & refractory

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What changes are seen during the Initial Stage of AKI?

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tachycardia, tachypnea, MAP decreased by 10mmHg

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Nonprogressive or Compensatory Stage

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kidneys activate flight or fight response; tachycardia, tachypnea, MAP decreased by 10-15mmHg, hypotension, cool & clammy skin, decreased CR, weak & thready pulse, change in LOC, & decreased u/o

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Progressive Stage

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decreased blood volume to vital organs; hypoxia & electrolyte imbalance; change in LOC, SOB, low RR, bradycardia, hypotension, decreased GI motility, GI bleeds or ischemia, decreased u/o, cool & dry skin, changes in BUN & creatinine

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Refractory Stage

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organ damage; unresponsive, labored or irregular breathing, bradypnea, bradycardia, hypotension, GI bleed, anuria, cool & moist skin, cyanosis; end of life discussion

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What to do if a patient is in shock:

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VS hourly, maintain HR BP & airway, obtain chest xray, place on oxygen, monitor ECG, feed the gut early (enteral feedings), give lots of isotonic fluids, abx, & vasoactives, skin integrity, turn & reposition, skin care, OOB, communicate with family

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Labs to monitor with shock

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BUN, creatinine, GFR, CBC, WBC, H&H, ABG, electrolytes, lactic acid, blood cultures

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Causes of Hypovolemic Shock

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external loss of blood (surgery or OB), external loss of fluid (V/D), or internal loss of fluid (3rd spacing, ascites)

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Symptoms of Hypovolemic Shock

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dehydration, change in LOC, tachypnea, tachycardia, thready pulse, decreased u/o, decreased bowel sounds, N/V, cool skin, & decreased CR

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Interventions of Hypovolemic Shock

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fluids, monitor VS, ECG, I&Os, daily weights, H&H, electrolytes, BUN, & creatinine, obtain CT or US, & control the bleeding

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Causes of Cardiogenic Shock

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MI or any damage to the heart

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Symptoms of Cardiogenic Shock

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change in LOC, SOB, chest pain, dysrhythmias, thready pulse, change in HR, diaphoresis, oliguria, cool & pale skin, N/V, and decreased bowel sounds

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Interventions of Cardiogenic Shock

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treat dysrhythmias, ECG, cardiac cath, CABG, MONA protocol (morphine, oxygen, nitro, & aspirin)

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Symptoms of Neurogenic Shock

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hypotension, bradycardia, dry & warm skin

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Interventions of Neurogenic Shock

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treat the symptoms, HOB 30 degrees, immobilize patient, monitor for DVT & PE, turn & reposition, apply SCDs

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Symptoms of Anaphylactic Shock

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SOB, expiratory wheezing, inspiratory stridor, hypotension, tachycardia, V/D, hives, swelling of tongue, angioedema, loss of airway

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Interventions of Anaphylactic Shock

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get rid of allergen, give epi or diphenhydramine or antihistamines, H2 blockers, & steroid

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Order of septic shock

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SIRS, sepsis, septic shock, MODS

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Symptoms of SIRS

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hypotension, decreased u/o, tachypnea, temperature changes, increased WBCs, tachycardia,

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Symptoms of Sepsis

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fever, increased WBCs, tachycardia

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Symptoms of Septic Shock

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changes in LOC, tachypnea, hypoxemia, hypotension, edema, decreased u/o, necrotic fingers & toes, motteling, & petechiae

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Interventions of Sepsis

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sepsis bundle, CBC, BMP, lactic acid, culture everything, chest xray, abx, give fluids, vasopressors, VS, monitor u/o, ECG, skin integrity

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Symptoms of MODS

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impaired perfusion, oliguria/anuria, changes in LOC, unresponsive, cold skin, bradypnea, bradycardia, weak pulses, mottled & dry skin,

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Type 1 Diabetes

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little or no insulin is produced

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Type 2 Diabetes

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slow & progressive glucose intolerance

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Rapid Acting Insulin

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onset = 5-15min peak = 30min-3hrs duration = 3-5hrs;

humalog, novolog, & apidra

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Short Acting Insulin

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onset = 30-90min peak = 2-4hrs duration = 5-12hrs;

regular insulin, Novolin R, & Humulin R

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Intermediate Acting Insulin

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onset = 30min-4hrs peak = 1-12hrs duration = 10-24hrs;

NPH & Humulin N

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Long Acting Insulin

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onset = 1-4hrs no peak duration = 6-24hrs; Lantus & Levemir

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Symptoms of Hypoglycemia

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headache, irritability, cool & clammy skin, change in LOC, may cause seizures & loss of consciousness; give fast acting glucose, retest 15-30min, give more if needed & retest, then give snack or meal after

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Symptoms of DKA

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BGM>300, polyuria, hypovolemia, fruity breath, ketones in the urine, dry mucosa, hypotension, tachycardia, ECG changes, & kussmaul’s respirations

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What to do for a patient in DKA

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IV fluids, continuous IV infusions of regular insulin, & monitor for hypokalemia

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Symptoms of HHNKS

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same symptoms as DKA except ketosis

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Interventions for HHNKS

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rehydration, insulin, at risk for hypokalemia

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What are the functions of the kidneys?

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regulate f/e, receives 25% cardiac ouput, filters electrolytes & GFR, reabsorbs f/e as needed, works with lungs to maintain acid-base balance, & regulates BP

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What labs would indicate an AKI?

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increase in creatinine by 0.3% in 48 hrs
increase in creatinine by 50% from baseline in 24hrs-7days
decrease in u/o of 400-500ml in 24 hrs
nonoliguria (+BUN/Cr & -GFR)

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What is prerenal etiology?

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decrease in blood flow & volume

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Causes of prerenal etiology

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hypovolemia, diuretics, V/D, decreased cardiac output, shock, constricted blood vessels, & nephrotoxic drugs

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Symptoms of prerenal & intrarenal

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decreased u/o, increased BUN/Cr, tachycardia, hypotension, & infection

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Interventions of prerenal

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abd xray or us, give fluids, give vasoactive for BP, be cautious with nephrotoxic drugs & fluid overload in patients with comorbidities

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What is intrarenal etiology?

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kidney is directly damaged; prolonged renal phase (MAP <60-70mmHg for more than 30 min; may have hypoxia)

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Causes of intrarenal

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tumors, ingestion of toxins or heavy metals, some drugs, anything that can lead to necrotic kidney tissue

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Examples of nephrotoxic agents

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NSAIDs, antibiotics, IVP dye, ACE inhibitors, pesticides, metals, plants, mushrooms, venom, & antifreeze

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Interventions of intrarenal

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give fluids then diuretics, regulate abx, & give low doses of dopamine to improve renal perfusion

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What is postrenal etiology?

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obstructed flow of the kidneys; reversible when obstruction is removed (may need stent)

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What can cause postrenal etiology?

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BPH, blood clots, renal stones, tumors, postop edema, foley catheter obstruction

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Symptoms of postrenal

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same, but may include tender or painful abdomen with some swelling

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Phases of AKI

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onset, oliguric, diuretic, & recovery

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Describe the onset phase of AKI

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time from initial cause until a decrease in u/o is seen; min to hrs to days

73
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What is the common cause of AKI in children?

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hypovolemia

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Describe the oliguric phase

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u/o is at the lowest amount, BUN/Cr increased, GFR is decreased; 8-14 days to 1-11mos

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Normal GFR v Dialysis

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120 is normal. 15 indicates a need for dialysis

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Describe the diuretic phase

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kidney function returns, u/o increases, GFR recovers, & labs stabilize watch for FVD

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Describe the recovery phase

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renal tissue repairs, BUN/Cr normalize, & GFR recovers, but may remain decreased by 1-3%

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Symptoms of AKI

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change in LOC, crackles, pulmonary edema, tachycardia, changes in BP, dysrhythmias, dry skin or edema, pallor, or echymosis

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Diagnostics for AKI

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KUB, Renal Ultrasound, IVP, CT (w/out contrast for stones), Nuclear Scans, & Renal Biopsy

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Interventions for AKI

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diuretics, IV fluids, renal diet, monitor f/e labs, dialysis, monitor acid-base balance, VS, dysrhythmias, lung sounds, assess skin, daily weights, I&Os, TCDB, IS, oral care, asepsis with lines, & OOB

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What are the requirements for a renal diet?

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low protein, sodium, K, Mg, & P

high caloric intake 25-35kcal/kg of ideal body weight

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