Renal Objectives Flashcards
1
Q
Name 5 functions of the kidneys?
A
- regulation of extracellular fluid volume
- excretion of waste (urine)
- regulation of pH
- regulation of ion concentration
- regulation of osmality
2
Q
what is the normal urine output?
A
> 30mls/hr
-normal 0.5mls/kg/hr
3
Q
what is the normal urea value?
A
7-20mmol/L
4
Q
what is the normal creatinine value?
A
74-110
5
Q
You patient urine output has been 5ml for the past 2 hours. What should your nursing actions be?
A
- check IDC line for kinks
- bladder scan pt
- rv pt abdomen
- flush IDC
- inform Dr
- ? replace IDC
- ? IVT
6
Q
How often do we change IDC’s in the ICU?
A
- 30days
- if catheter not flowing and troubleshooting not rectified the situation
7
Q
how often are patients weighed in ICU?
A
- on admission
- weekly
- as per MO/dietician request
