lewis ch 45 renal and urologic problems Flashcards
1
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S+S renal calculi
A
- increased incidence in males over 40 yo
- nausea and vomiting
- flank pain
- hematuria
- sharp sudden severe pain
2
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risk factors renal calculi
A
- infection
- urinary sepsis
- immobility
- hypercalcemia
- increased uric acid
- increased urinary oxalate level
3
Q
S+S urinary tract infection (cystitis)
A
- frequency
- urgency
- burning upon urination
- foul smelling urine
4
Q
S+S pyelonephritis
A
- flank pain
- dysuria
- CVA pain
- fever
- N/V
5
Q
people at risk for UTIs
A
- debilitated people
- older adults
- underlying disease (HIV, diabetes)
- taking immunosuppressive drug or corticosteroid
6
Q
prevention of CAUTIs
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- avoid unnecessary catheterization
- early removal of indwelling catheters
- aseptic techniques
- handwashing before and after contact
- wear gloves for care
7
Q
S+S pyelonephritis
A
- fever
- hematuria
- tender enlarged kidney
- leukocytosis
- WBC, RBC, bacteria
