Renal Fabs Flashcards
normal value: Osmolality
280-300 mOsm/kg
normal value: Hematocrit
36-54%
normal value: Hematocrit in females
36-48%
normal value: Hematocrit in males
39-54%
normal value: Hemoglobin
12-18g/dL
normal value: Hemoglobin in females
12-18d/dL
normal value: Hemoglobin in males
13-18g/dL
normal value: Urine specific gravity
1.010-1.030
Hormones influencing fluids
Aldosterone and ADH
SIADH
syndrome of increased ADH
ADH secretion is usually stimulated by one of three mechanisms
1) increased serum osmolality
2) decreased plasma volume
3) decreased BP
DI
decreased ADH
ADH is released by the
pituitary gland
SIADH vs DI
urinary retention
SIADH
SIADH vs DI
dilutional hyponatremia
SIADH
SIADH vs DI
risk for dehydration
DI
SIADH vs DI
hypernatremia (hemoconcentration)
DI
fluid gain > electrolyte gain
Fluid Volume Excess: hypotonic overhydration
fluid loss < electrolyte loss
Fluid Volume Deficit: hypotonic dehydration
fluid loss = electrolyte loss
Fluid Volume Deficit: isotonic dehydration
fluid gain = electrolyte gain
Fluid Volume Excess: isotonic overhydration
fluid gain < electrolyte gain
Fluid Volume Excess: hypertonic overhydration
fluid loss > electrolyte loss
Fluid Volume Deficit: hypertonic dehydration
symptoms of FVE
weight gain, hypertension, edema, increased urine output, decreased urine specific gravity
symptoms of FVD
weight loss, hypotension, dehydration, decreased urine output, increased urine specific gravity
nursing management for FVE
decrease oral fluid intake (1,200cc/day), stop IVF and report, administer an osmotic diuretic [Mannitol]
nursing management for FVD
increase oral fluid intake, administer IVF, medications depend on etiology
normal range for Sodium
135-145
symptoms of Hypernatremia
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
symptoms of Hyponatremia
cellular overhydration
"SALT LOSS" stupor/coma anorexia lethargy tachycardia
limp muscles
orthostatic hypotension
seizures/headaches
stomach cramping (hyperactive bowels)
nursing management for Hypernatremia
decrease Na in diet, IVF, Furosemide
nursing management for Hyponatremia
increase Na in diet, IVF (NaCl), Mannitol
normal range for Potassium
3.5-5.5mEq/L
symptoms of Hyperkalemia
twitching, spasms, tingling sensation, increased gastric motility (hyperactive BS), diarrhea, decreased HR, hypotension
symptoms of Hypokalemia
weakness, diminished DTR, decreased gastric motility (hypoactive BS), constipation, decreased HR, hypotension
nursing management for Hyperkalemia
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]
nursing management for Hypokalemia
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)
ECG changes in Hyperkalemia
1) tall peaked T waves
2) flat P waves
3) widened QRS complexes
4) prolonged PR intervals
ECG changes in Hyperkalemia
1) tall peaked T waves
2) flat P waves
3) widened QRS complexes
4) prolonged PR intervals