Kidney Transplantation Flashcards
1
Q
What should be given before a kidney transplant
A
Immunosuppressant therapy
2
Q
What is an example of a immunosuppressant medication
A
Cyclosporine
3
Q
What should be monitored after a kidney transplant
A
- urine output
- infection
- organ rejection
- bladder irrigation for clots
4
Q
S/S of organ rejection
A
- hypertension
- fever, pain
- weight gain
5
Q
What labs will indicate organ rejection
A
- increased creatinine
- increased BUN, WBCs
6
Q
What should be reported to the DR after a kidney transplant
A
if urine output is < 30 mL/hr
7
Q
What should the nurse instruct the patient to avoid after a kidney transplant
A
no sports
8
Q
Patient teaching for a kidney transplant
A
-monitor BP daily
