Exam 2 Renal Flashcards
anuria
no urine output or less than 50mL in 24 hours
oliguria
less than 400mL in 24 hours or less than 20mL per hour
azotemia
accumulation of nitrogenous waste in blood; BUN and creatinine (nitrogen in blood)
uremia
accumulation of nitrogenous waste in urine
gerontologic changes with kidney and urine
aging kidney less able to compensate for fluid changes, solute load, and CO; number of functioning nephrons decrease; decreased renal clearance; creatinine slowly increases; enlarged prostate; incontinence d/t decreased bladder innervation and weakened muscular tone; risk for malnutrition; thirst suppression; confusion
normal renal functions
maintenance of blood volume or pressure (RAAS); concentrates ions like bicard and hydrogen; maintains long term acid base balance (become acidic without); metabolic gluconeogenesis (liver backup); excrete metabolic waste; produce erythropoietin and renin; convert vitamin D to active form
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Volume, Concentration, pH balance, make gluconeogenesis or change amino acids, excretion, endocrine creates erythropoietin and renin
types of AKI
prerenal: blood flow to kidney; intrarenal: problem in kidney; postrenal: ureteral blockage; overall 50% mortality with treatment
chronic renal insufficiency/Chronic renal failure
GFR < 60mL/min; ESRD < 15mL/min; need dialysis or kidney transplant
Acute kidney injury
sudden decrease in renal function resulting from injury or toxins; causes accumulation of nitrogenous waste; if not corrected then can cause irreversible tubular necrosis
risk factors for AKI
over age of 65, INFECTION/SEPSIS, cardiac failure, respiratory failure, HX of leukemia or lymphoma, HYPOTENSION, nephrotoxic agents, liver disease
labs associated with AKI
increased fluid, increased BUN, increased creatinine, decreased urine output (<400mL/day), acidosis
stages of AKI
initiation -> oliguric (1-7 days) -> diuretic -> recovery
interventions for AKI
dialysis if needed,
electrolyte changes with AKI
hyperphosphatemia, hypernatremia, hypermagnesemia, hyperkalemia (causes peaked T waves)
assessment for kidney function
HPI, questions like what did they come in for?, what are their daily meds?, what is the urine color?, any pain when urinating?, blood present?, recent antibiotics?, recent infections?; physical exam; diagnostic tests
diagnostic testing for AKI
CT, MRI, UA, C&S, KUB, ultrasound, cystography; these are looking for structural changes in kidney
assessing an AKI
urine output volume over 24 hours, GFR, BUN: creatinine ratio (usually 10-20:1)
BUN normal values
10-20mg/dL
Creatinine normal values
adult men: 0.74-1.35mg/dL
adult women 0.59-1.04mg/dL
early manifestations of AKI
decreased creatinine clearance; increased BUN and Creatinine values; proteinuria (protein passing through glomerulus NOT GOOD)
later manifestations of AKI
fluid retention causing edema and oliguria; anemia due to reduced erythropoietin, acidosis, increased electrolytes and waste products
best indicators of kidney function
creatinine and urine output
prerenal AKI causes
decreased perfusion to the kidneys causing decreased perfusion and O2; d/t cardiac damage, vasodilation, hemorrhage, burns, GI losses, stenosis, constriction
causes of intrarenal AKI
damage in kidneys caused by prolonged ischemia; d/t myoglobinuria, hemoglobinuria, rhabdomyolysis, nephrotoxic drugs (NSAIDs, dye, antibiotics ending in mysin), infections, acute tubular necrosis
postrenal AKI
damage after the kidneys; caused by obstruction or blockage of urinary tract causing increased pressure in kidney and decreased filtration; due to renal calculi, blood clots, retriperitoneal issues, BPH, tumors, neuro damage (stroke), spinal cord damage, occluded catheter, urethral strictures
treatment of prerenal AKI
IV hydration and PO intake; renal protection before IV contrast; avoid fluid volume deficit; trauma and stenosis need OR; treat infection
diagnosis of intrarenal AKI
creatinine > 1.3 (bad kidney)
treatment of intrarenal AKI
remove the underlying cause; supportive therapy consisting of IV fluids or dialysis; if caused by med then discontinue med
acute tubular necrosis
destroyed tubular segment of nephron causing uremia and renal failure; blood flow to kidney is disrupted; caused by ischemic injury, nephrotoxic injury, blood transfusion reaction, rhabdomyolysis, hypotension, major surgery (kidney transplant), septic shock
diagnosing post renal AKI
xray for finding calculi or hydronephrosis, US to look for obstruction, CT without dye for obstruction and viewing of renal perfusion
treatment for postrenal AKI
remove underlying cause if possible, IV hydration, supportive measures; urinary catheter, ureteral stent, nephrostomy tube, lithotripsy, cytoplasty, prostate resection
AKI nursing management
daily weights at same time and same clothing, monitor IOs, maintain map of 60-70, fluid or sodium restriction, avoid nephrotoxins, nutritional support for electrolytes and protein, skin care, monitor WBCs and temp
examples of nephrotoxins
vancomycin, gentamycin, amphotcerin B
treating volume overload
diuretics and dialysis
treating hyperkalemia
kayexalate to bind and excrete; unstable pt get D50, insulin, calcium
treating hyponatremia
give sodium
treating hyperphosphatemia
PhosLo binds to excess phosphate; give prior and after meals; calcium should increase as phos goes down