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1
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what percentage of the body is water?

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60%

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what is the purpose of water in the body?

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transportation of nutrients and waste

insulator/shock absorber

regulates and maintains body temp

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what is considered intake?

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oral fluids

iv fluids

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4
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what is considered output?

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urine
water stool
emesis

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what is emesis?

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vomit

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6
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how can you measure emesis?

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emesis bag

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7
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how can you measure watery stool?

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cylinder marks or hat

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8
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what do kidneys do?

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removes waste from blood and urine
regulates fluid and electrolyte balance
regenerate, reabsorb, excrete bicarb

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9
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what is the primary regulator of fluid intake?

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thirst

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what does an antidiuretic hormone do?

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regulates water excretion from the kidney
tells your kidneys to hold on to fluid

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what does ADH do to you cells?

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increases cell permeability allowing more water to go into the cells

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12
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do you excrete ICF or ECF?

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ecf

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13
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what does renin angiotensin aldosterone do?

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xx

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14
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what does Na do for the body?

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regulates ECF…maintains blood volume…transmits nerve impulses

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what is the main function of Na for the body?

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Neuro…transmits nerve impulses and muscle contractions

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what are some sources of Na?

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table salt..cheese..canned foods..processed foods

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17
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what does hypernatremia mean?

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too much sodium in the blood

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18
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what does hyponatremia mean?

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too little sodium in the blood

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19
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what does K do for the body?

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maintains ICF…transmits nerve and electrical impulses…regulates cardiac contraction

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what is the main function of K for the body?

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Cardiac…regulates cardiac contraction

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21
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what are sources of K?

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bananas…spinach..tomatoes…meat..milk…oranges

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what does hyperkalemia mean?

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too much potassium in the blood

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what does hypokalemia mean?

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too little potassium in the blood

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24
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what does Ca do for the body?

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forms bones and teeth….transmitts nerve impulses…reuglates muscle contraction and relaxation..maintains cardiac pace

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what is the main function of Ca for the body?

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Muscle….muscle contraction and relaxation

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what are some sources of Ca?

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milk…milk products..green leafy veggies….canned salmon

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27
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what does bicarb do for the body?

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regulates acid base balance

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what are some sources of bicarb?

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not found in food….only produced in metabolic process…can be given as a medication

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what are some symptoms of hypo/hyper natremia?

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seizures…coma..confusion…headache.. decreased LOC

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what are some symptoms of hypo/hyper kalemia?

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extra heartbeats…rhythm changes

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what are some symptoms of hypo/hyper calcemia?

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tetany

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32
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what does tetany mean?

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muscle spasms

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33
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what is Chvostek sign?

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when you touch the cranial nerve the patient winks

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34
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what is the trousseau sign?

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muscle contraction

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35
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what is the minimum output per hour?

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30ml

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36
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what is fluid volume deficit?

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when the body loses too much water and electrolytes from ecf

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37
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what is another term for fluid volume deficit?

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dehydration

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38
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what are the symptoms of dehydration?

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headache…tirdness..dry mouth..pale..weight loss…weak thready pulse

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what happens to vital signs in a patient with fluid volume deficit/dehydration?

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drop in BP…increased HR

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what is the pulse like for a patient with fluid volume deficit/dehydration?

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weak thready…+1

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does the patient experience hemoconcentration in fluid volume deficit or fluid volume excess?

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FVD

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what is hemoconcentration?

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when nutrients in the blood that would normally be distributed become overly concentrated

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43
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how can hemoconcentration affect lab value?

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increases

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44
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what positioning is recommended for patients in fluid volume deficit?

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flat or in Trendelinburg

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45
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why would you put your patient flat or in Trendelinburg when they are in fluid volume deficit?

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it puts the fluid that is available to vital organs like the brain and heart

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46
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what electrolyte should be increased in patients with fluid volume deficit?

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Na

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47
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what is the patient experiencing if their output is greater than their input?

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fluid volume deficit

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48
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what the patient experience if input if greater than output?

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fluid overload

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49
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when are some examples of when you would see fluid volume deficit in a patient?

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extreme sweating…lack of water intake

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what is fluid volume excess?

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when the body retains both water and Na in similar proportions in ECF

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51
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what will the patient have if they are in fluid volume excess?

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edema

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52
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what are some symptoms of fluid volume excess?

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weight gain…shinny stretchy skin…distended jugular…sob..ascites…spleen/liver damage…crackles in lungs

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53
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what vital sign changes will you see in someone with fluid volume excess?

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High BP…High HR

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54
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what will the pulse be like for a patient with fluid volume excess?

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bounding pulse…+3

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55
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what positioning is recommended for patients in fluid volume excess?

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high fowlers

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56
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what would you limit in patients with fluid volume excess?

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Na

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57
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what lung sounds would be present in someone with fluid volume excess?

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crackels

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58
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what type of acid base balance takes the longest to fix?

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metabolic

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59
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what type of acid-base balance is the quickest to fix?

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respiratory

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60
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what is the role of the lungs in acid base balance?

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to release CO2

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what is the role of the kidneys in acid base balance?

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excretion or conservation of bicarb

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62
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what is the time frame for respiratory acidosis/alkalosis to be fixed?

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within minutes

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what is the time frame for metabolic acidosis/alkalosis to be fixed?

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hours to days

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64
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what is the chemical formula for bicarb?

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HCO3

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65
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what are the values for respiratory alkalosis?

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pH above 7.45…PaCO2 below 35…Normal HCO3

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66
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when would someone be in respiratory alkalosis?

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hyperventilation…anxiety…fear…PE…mechanical ventilation

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67
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what is recommended for patients with respiratory alkalosis?

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to breathe into a paper bag or slow down breathing

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68
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what are the values for respiratory acidosis?

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pH below 7.35…PaCO2 above 45….Normal HCO3

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69
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when would someone be in respiratory acidosis?

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hypoventilation

70
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what patients most commonly get respiratory acidosis?

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COPD, Asthma, drug OD, patients who have recently had anesthesia

71
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what do you do for someone with respiratory acidosis?

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give bronchodilators

72
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what are the values for metabolic alkalosis?

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pH above 7.45….Normal PACO2…HCO3 above 26

73
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what can cause metabolic alkalosis?

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antacids…NG tube suctioning

74
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what do you do for someone with metabolic alkalosis?

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stop taking antacids….put suctioning on intermittent

75
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what are the values for someone with metabolic acidosis?

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pH below 7.35…Normal PACO2…HCO3 below 22

76
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what can cause metabolic acidosis?

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dehydration…severe diarrhea..renal failure…liver failure…DKA…hypermetabolism

77
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what do you do for a patient with metabolic acidosis?

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give bicarb

78
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what is included in the upper respiratory system?

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mouth…nose..pharynx..larynx..trachea

79
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what is the lower respiratory system?

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bronchioles…alveoli…bronchi…capillaries…pleural membrane

80
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what are some examples of an upper respiratory infection?

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common cold…flu…strep…sinus infection

81
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what are some examples of a lower respiratory infection?

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bronchitis…pneumonia…TB

82
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what infection has a higher probability of leading to death?

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lower respiratory infection

83
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what is the function of the respiratory system?

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oxygen transport…respiration…ventilation

84
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what is oxygen transport?

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bringing air into the lungs and transporting the air into the bloodstream

85
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what is respiration?

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the process of gas exchange in the capillaries

86
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what is ventilation?

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process of moving air in and out of the lungs

87
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what is gas exchange?

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intake of oxygen and release of carbon dioxide

88
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where does gas exchange occur?

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alveoli

89
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what factors can alter respiratory function?

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age…infection…genetics..environment…lifestlye…health…meds..stress

90
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what history information would you gather for the respiratory system?

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family history…medical history…medications

91
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what are you looking for in a respiratory assessment?

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respiration rate and rhythm
breath sounds
chest shape and size
use of accessory muscles
coughing
pulse…rate..rhythm…palpitations
BP
Skin color
overall appearance

92
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what are the adventitious breath sounds?

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crackles…wheezes..rhonchi…stridor…pleural friction rub

93
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what do crackles indicate?

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fluid in the lungs

94
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what do wheezes indicate?

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constriction in the airway

95
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what are some signs of respiratory disease?

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dyspnea….SOB…cough…sputum…chest pain..wheezing..hemoptysis

96
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what is hemoptysis?

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coughing up blood

97
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what is hypoxemia?

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low levels of oxygen in the blood

98
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what are the symptoms of hypoxemia?

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headaches…SOB…coughing…tachycardia..wheezing…confusion…cyanosis

99
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what is hypoxia?

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decreased oxygen in the tissue

100
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what are the symptoms of hypoxia?

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restless..anxious…tachycardia…tachypnea..bradycardia..dyspnea…..

Tachy and Brady???

101
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what is eupnea?

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normal breathing

102
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what is tachypnea

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fast RR

103
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what is bradypnea?

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slow RR

104
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what is apnea?

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a stop in breathing

105
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what is Kussmaul breathing patterns?

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deep and shallow breathing

106
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what acid-base condition commonly has Kussmaul breathing patterns?

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metabolic acidosis…done to blow off excess acid

107
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what is cheyens strokes?

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deep - shallow breathing with periods apnea

108
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when are Cheyenne’s strokes commonly seen?

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before death and with HF patients

109
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what are biots breathing patterns?

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shallow breaths with periods of apnea

110
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what is dyspnea?

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trouble breathing

111
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what is orthopnea?

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trouble breathing while lying down

112
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what interventions can aid in oxygenation?

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positioning…suction…trach…vent…breathing techniques…elevated HOB…liquifying secretions with humidification and oral fluids

113
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what is pneumonia?

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Inflammation of the lung parenchyma and is generally results from an infection

Infection that inflames air alveolar sacs in one or both lungs, which may fill with fluid

114
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is pneumonia primary or secondary or both?

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both

114
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what are the risk factors for pneumonia?

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older adults…vent use…aspiration….meds…immunocompromised…chronic lung disease…trach..EG…NG..prolonged immobility…smoking..underlying medical condition

115
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what are the classifications of pneumonia?

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community acquired… hospital-acquired… ventilator….healthcare-associated

116
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what are the assessments for pneumonia?

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cough…sputum…sudden onset chills or fever….pleuritis…tachypnea…fatigue…impaired nutritional status…decreased lung sounds…tachycardia…respiratory distress..hemoptysis… decreased spo2…elevated WBC

117
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what labs are looked at for pneumonia?

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CBC…WBC…Blood Culture…Sputum cultures

118
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what diagnostic tool is used for pneumonia?

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chest x-ray

119
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what interventions are there for pneumonia?

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TCDB….spirometer…oral suction…monitor pulse…promote comfort/rest…antibiotics…

120
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what is a pulse oximeter?

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noninvasive method for monitoring oxygen sat of hemoglobin…. Individual values should be 94% and above…probe can be placed on nail bed or ear lobe…cold extremities can give low readings…nail polish can also affect the accuracy of reading

121
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what are some mucus colors that could be present for pneumonia?

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yellow…. blood-streaked…rusty

122
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what can cause pneumonia?

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PCP and MAc

123
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what orders may a Dr ask for a pneumonia patient?

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Sputum culture..chest x-ray…ABG

124
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what is pulmonary TB?

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an airborne infection that is highly contagious….affects the lungs

125
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what are the risk factors for getting TB?

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contact with someone who has TB… immunocompromised….crowded living conditions…foreign immigrants…older homeless people…lower socioeconomic groups…drug addicts… healthcare workers

126
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what are some symptoms of a patient with TB?

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low-grade fever…chills…productive cough…night sweats..fatigue…weight loss…hemoptysis…anorexia…SOB…abnormal breathing sounds

127
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how long can TB symptoms last?

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weeks to months

128
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how is TB diagnosed?

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skin tests…blood tests…sputum culture…chest x ray

129
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what should nurses do for TB patients?

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promote airway clearance….. activity…nutrition… adherence to treatment…prevent transmission

130
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generally how long does it take for TB patients to not be contagious?

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3 weeks

131
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how long does the treatment of TB last?

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6 months to 2 years

132
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how many sputum samples are collected before the diagnosis of someone with TB?

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3

133
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what are some symptoms of respiratory acidosis?

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hypoventilation…rapid shallow resp…decrease in BP…dyspnea…headache…hyperkalemia…drowsiness…dizziness..decreased LOC…muscle weakness…hyperreflexia

134
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what are some symptoms of respiratory alkalosis?

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hyperventilation…tachycardia…drop of BP…hypokalemia…numbness…tingling…cramping…seizures..anxiety

135
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what respiratory acid-base patient would complain of not being able to catch their breath?

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respiratory acidosis

136
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what are the symptoms of metabolic alkalosis?

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confusion… dizziness….dysrhythmias…hypokalemia…tremors…cramps…

137
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what are the symptoms of metabolic acidosis?

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headache…confusion…low BP….hyperkalemia….twitching….flushed skin…kussmaul resp

138
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what are the symptoms of hypoxia?

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RAT….Restless…..Anxious…Tachycardia…Tachypnea

BED…Bradycardia…..Extreme anxiousness…Dysnpnea

139
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what are the symptoms of hypoxemia?

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confusion…headache….coughing…wheezing…cyanosis…SOB…Tachycardia…

140
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what symptoms are shared between TB and Pneumonia?

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cough….malaise/tiredness…temp…pleuritic pain…hemoptysis

141
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what are the symptoms of TB?

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Weight loss…anorexia….night sweats…hemoptysis…

142
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what are the symptoms of pneumonia?

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tachycardia…tachypnea…dyspnea…resp distress…chills…

143
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what are the symptoms of BPH?

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post dribble…nocturia….weak stream….straining…hesitancy

144
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what is BPH?

A

enlargement of prostate

145
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what are risk factors for BPH?

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male….minorities…over the age of 40…family history…obesity…lifestyle…high cholesterol

146
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what lab tests are for BPH?

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psa…prosta specific antigent

147
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what diagnostic tests for BPH?

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x ray…MRI…CT

148
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how much fluid should BPH patients drink?

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2-3L

149
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should BPH patients chug or sip water?

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sip

150
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what surgery is used for BPH?

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TURP

151
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what are the complications of BPH?

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kidney failure and prostaectomy

152
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what is cystitis?

A

inflammation of the bladder

153
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what is poly nephritis?

A

inflammation of the kidney

154
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what are risk factors for cystitis and polynephritis?

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female…sexual activity…urinary catheters….medications…metabolic disease

155
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what are the symptoms of cystitis and polynephritis?

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burning…hematuria…urgency….malaise…flank pain..pelvic pain

156
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what are the labs for cystitis and polynephritis?

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Urine culture….ESR….WBC….BUN…Creatinine

157
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how much fluid should cystitis and polynephritis?

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2L-3L

158
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what type cleaning technique should cystitis and polynephritis patients use?

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sitz bath

159
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what are the complications of cystitis and polynephritis?

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sepsis…..cystitis leading to poly nephritis…kidney failure

160
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what should be limited in cystitis and polynephritis?

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caffeine…tight clothes…OJ…acidic drinks

161
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what is the TURP procedure?

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part or full removal of the prostate

162
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when should patiets get the TURP procedure?

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meds dont work….prostate too large…preference..combo with meds

163
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what color should urine be during irrigation?

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reddish pink to pinkish yellow`

164
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what are some complications for TURP?

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hemorrhage…blood clot…sexualy dysfunction…electrolyte imbalance from irrigation

165
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what should be done pre TURP?

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baseline labs….urine C and S…H and P…..discharge education

166
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what should be done post TURP?

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3 way foley cath….hydration…ambulation….med education…complications

167
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what nursing interventions should be considered for TURP?

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monitor for bleeding….irrgation of foley for ideal color…monitor for clots….monitor for fluid overload…hyponatremia

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