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1
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normal value: Osmolality

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280-300 mOsm/kg

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normal value: Hematocrit

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36-54%

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normal value: Hematocrit in females

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36-48%

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4
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normal value: Hematocrit in males

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39-54%

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5
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normal value: Hemoglobin

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12-18g/dL

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normal value: Hemoglobin in females

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12-18d/dL

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normal value: Hemoglobin in males

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13-18g/dL

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normal value: Urine specific gravity

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1.010-1.030

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9
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Hormones influencing fluids

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Aldosterone and ADH

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10
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SIADH

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syndrome of increased ADH

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ADH secretion is usually stimulated by one of three mechanisms

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1) increased serum osmolality
2) decreased plasma volume
3) decreased BP

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12
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DI

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decreased ADH

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13
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ADH is released by the

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pituitary gland

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14
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SIADH vs DI

urinary retention

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SIADH

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15
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SIADH vs DI

dilutional hyponatremia

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SIADH

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16
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SIADH vs DI

risk for dehydration

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DI

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17
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SIADH vs DI

hypernatremia (hemoconcentration)

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DI

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18
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fluid gain > electrolyte gain

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Fluid Volume Excess: hypotonic overhydration

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19
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fluid loss < electrolyte loss

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Fluid Volume Deficit: hypotonic dehydration

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20
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fluid loss = electrolyte loss

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Fluid Volume Deficit: isotonic dehydration

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21
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fluid gain = electrolyte gain

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Fluid Volume Excess: isotonic overhydration

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22
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fluid gain < electrolyte gain

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Fluid Volume Excess: hypertonic overhydration

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23
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fluid loss > electrolyte loss

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Fluid Volume Deficit: hypertonic dehydration

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24
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symptoms of FVE

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weight gain, hypertension, edema, increased urine output, decreased urine specific gravity

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25
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symptoms of FVD

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weight loss, hypotension, dehydration, decreased urine output, increased urine specific gravity

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26
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nursing management for FVE

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decrease oral fluid intake (1,200cc/day), stop IVF and report, administer an osmotic diuretic [Mannitol]

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27
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nursing management for FVD

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increase oral fluid intake, administer IVF, medications depend on etiology

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28
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normal range for Sodium

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135-145

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29
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symptoms of Hypernatremia

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cellular dehydration

"FRIED SALT"
flushed skin
restless, anxious, confused, irritable
increased BP & fluid retention
decreased urine output

skin flushed & dry
agitation
low-grade fever
thirst

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30
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symptoms of Hyponatremia

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cellular overhydration

"SALT LOSS"
stupor/coma
anorexia
lethargy
tachycardia

limp muscles
orthostatic hypotension
seizures/headaches
stomach cramping (hyperactive bowels)

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31
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nursing management for Hypernatremia

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decrease Na in diet, IVF, Furosemide

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32
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nursing management for Hyponatremia

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increase Na in diet, IVF (NaCl), Mannitol

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33
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normal range for Potassium

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3.5-5.5mEq/L

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34
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symptoms of Hyperkalemia

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twitching, spasms, tingling sensation, increased gastric motility (hyperactive BS), diarrhea, decreased HR, hypotension

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35
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symptoms of Hypokalemia

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weakness, diminished DTR, decreased gastric motility (hypoactive BS), constipation, decreased HR, hypotension

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36
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nursing management for Hyperkalemia

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decrease K in diet, avoid salt substitutes, Insulin, prepare for dialysis if sodium is critically high, prepare IV calcium and IV hypertonic glucose, K sparing diuretics [Spironolactone/Aldactone]

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37
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nursing management for Hypokalemia

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increase K in diet, administer KCl via Solu-set maximum dosage of 20mEq/day, K supplements (tablet = N/V; liquid = bitter, take with orang juice)

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38
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ECG changes in Hyperkalemia

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1) tall peaked T waves
2) flat P waves
3) widened QRS complexes
4) prolonged PR intervals

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39
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ECG changes in Hyperkalemia

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1) tall peaked T waves
2) flat P waves
3) widened QRS complexes
4) prolonged PR intervals

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40
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ECG changes in Hypokalemia

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1) ST depression
2) shallow or inverted T wave
3) prominent U wave

41
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normal range for Calcium

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8.6-10mg/dL

42
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symptoms of Hypercalcemia

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weakness/diminished DTR, decreased gastric motility, constipation, excessive urination, increased HR, hypertension

43
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symptoms of Hypocalcemia

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twitching, spasms, tingling sensations, convulsions, (+) Trousseau’s sign, Chvostek’s sign, numbness (fingers, face, limbs), increased gastric motility, diarrhea, decreased HR, hypotension

44
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nursing management of Hypercalcemia

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decrease Ca in diet

administer Phosphorus, Calcitonin, bisphosphates, prostaglandin synthesis inhibitors (NSAIDs)

45
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nursing management for Hypocalcemia

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increase Ca in diet, vitamin D in diet, administer Calcium gluconate via slow push, initiate seizure precautions

46
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normal range for Magnesium

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1.5-2.5mEq/L

47
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symptoms of Hypermagnesemia

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displays symptoms of Hypercalcemia

48
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symptoms of Hypomagnesemia

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displays symptoms of Hypocalcemia

49
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nursing management for Hypermagnesemia

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restrict dietary intake of magnesium-containing foods, avoid the use of laxatives and antacids containing magnesium, administer Loop diuretics [Furosemide], IV CaCl or Calcium gluconate

50
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nursing management for Hypomagnesemia

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increase magnesium-containing foods, Magnesium sulfate (IV or PO), seizure precautions

51
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P wave represents

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atrial depolarization (contraction)

52
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QRS complex represents

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ventricular depolarization (contraction)

53
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T wave represents

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ventricular repolarization (relaxation)

54
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atrial repolarization is covered by

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QRS complex

55
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U wave represents

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repolarization of the Purkinje fibers

56
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normal PR interval

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0.12-0.20 sec

57
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normal QRS complex

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0.06-0.12 sec

58
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methods in determining the HR in an ECG reading

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1) 6-sec method

2) Big box method

59
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a PR interval > 0.20sec indicates

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dysrhythmias; heart blocks

60
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a QRS complex > 0.12sec indicate

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dysrhythmias; PVC

61
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normal range for blood pH

62
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normal range for PCO2

63
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normal range for HCO3

64
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increased PaCO2
increased or normal HCO3
decreased pH

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respiratory acidosis

65
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decreased PaCO2
decreased or normal HCO3
increased pH

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respiratory alkalosis

66
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decreased or normal PaCO2
decreased HCO3
decreased pH

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metabolic acidosis

67
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increased or normal PaCO2
increased HCO3
increased pH

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metabolic alkalosis

68
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compensation in Respiratory Acidosis

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kidneys eliminate H+ and retain HCO3

69
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compensation in Respiratory Alkalosis

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kidneys conserve H+ and excrete HCO3

70
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compensation in Metabolic Acidosis

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lungs eliminate CO2, conserve HCO3

71
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compensation in Metabolic Alkalosis

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lungs decrease ventilation to increase PCO2, kidneys conserve H+ to excrete HCO3

72
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normal range for GFR

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90-120mL/min

73
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normal range for BUN

74
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normal range for Creatinine

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0.6-1.2mg/dL

75
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a kidney disorder that causes your body to pass too much protein in your urine

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Nephrotic Syndrome

76
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classic symptoms of nephrotic syndrome

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edema, hyperlipidemia, proteinuria, hypoalbuminemia

77
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nursing management for nephrotic syndrome

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1) Diet: low sodium, cholesterol, and saturated fats; high biologic proteins (dairy products, eggs, meat)
2) Medications: Diuretics, Statins, Prednisone, antineoplastic agent, immunosuppressant
3) report any signs of infections (e.g., respiratory infections)

78
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Acute Renal Failure

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sudden renal damage

79
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category of ARF in which there is a decrease in volume/perfusion to the kidneys

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Prerenal Failure

80
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category of ARF in which there is prolonged ischemia

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Intrarenal Failure

81
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category of ARF in which there is an obstruction in the urinary tract

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Postrenal Failure

82
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Onset phase

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cellular injury

83
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Oliguric phase

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decreased urine output (<400cc/day), decreased GFR (<90), edema, hypertension, hyperkalemia, increased BUN & Creatinine, dialysis may be needed

84
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Diuretic phase

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gradual increase in urinary output (4-5L/day), risk for dehydration, hypotension, hypokalemia, improved GFR & Creatinine

85
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Recovery phase

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may take up to 6-12 months, also called the convalescence stage

87
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nursing management for ARF

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1) Diet: moderate protein
2) Oliguric Phase: decrease fluid intake, antihypertensives, Furosemide
3) Diuretic Phase: increase fluid intake, sodium bicarb for low Na, calcium gluconate for low Ca, magnesium sulfate for low Mg, KCl for low K

88
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Hemodialysis

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outside the body, blood is passed through a dialyzer, fistula or graft is the access site, 3 times a week; 3-5-hour duration, done at the clinic

88
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Stage 2 CRF

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<90cc, mild loss of renal function with proteinuria

89
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Peritoneal dialysis

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inside the body, a hypertonic fluid is administered in the peritoneum (3-5cm below the umbilical area), 4 times a week; 20-30mins duration, can be done at home

90
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Chronic Renal Failure

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progressive and irreversible loss of kidney function

91
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Stage 1 CRF

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> 90cc, normal renal function with proteinuria, asymptomatic

93
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Stage 3 CRF

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A: <60cc, B: <45cc, moderate loss of renal function

93
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Stage 4 CRF

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<30cc, severe loss of renal function

94
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Stage 5 CRF

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<15cc, ESRD

95
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symptoms of CRF

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cardiomyopathy, HF, anemia, stomatitis, uremic gastritis, uremic frost, uremic fetor, coma

96
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nursing management for CRF

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low protein diet, emotional support, skincare (itch precaution), oral care, fistula care, loop diuretics (stage1-2), thiazide diuretics (stage 3-5)

96
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eGFR for men

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90-140mL/min

98
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eGFR for women

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80-125mL/min

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