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Kidney transplant Flashcards

1
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What is the criteria for a kidney transplant?

A

-ESRD
-Free from other medical issues that increase complications

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What can cause complications in kidney transplants? (7)

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advanced cardiac disease
cancer within 3-5 years
untreated GI issues
addiction
chronic infections
pulmonary disease
advanced age

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What happens pre-surgery for transplants

A

tissue matching
live donor trading
education

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What happens during post surgery?

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dialysis
blood donation
complications- rejection & thrombosis

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What are the signs of kidney rejection?

A

decrease UOP
urinary catheter

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What are the signs of thrombosis?

A

decrease UOP
2-3 days after surgery

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What are the nursing priorities for kidney transplants?

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I’s & O’s
electrolytes
diuretics
urine catheter removal
education regarding medication adherence

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What’s the education regarding medication adherence?

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corticosteroids
inhibiting T-cell proliferation
monoclonal inhibitors
mTOR inhibitors

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