Renal Procedures Flashcards
Position during cystoscopy
Lithotomy
Desire to void during Cystoscopy? Normal or not?
Normal.
General Anesthesia for Cystoscopy: NPO for how many hours?
6-8 hrs
Nursing Intervention for patient taking Local Anesthesia
Advise the patient to Increase Fluid intake up to 3L or 3000ml
Provide adequate bed rest after cystoscopy to prevent?
To prevent Orthostatic Hypotension/Supine Hypotensive Syndrome
Why do patient need to Increase Fluid Intake when taking Local Anesthesia?
To prevent Ascending UTI
DOC for Sedation
Valium/Diazepam
↓ 30 mmHg from Systolic BP due to irritation of the mucus membrane in the urinary tract
Supine Hypotensive Syndrome
Is burning urination is expected a day or two after cystoscopy?
Yes, it is normal.
Normal color of urine after cystoscopy for 24-48h
Pink-tinged color urine
Signs of Infection
- Fever
- Chills
- Abdominal/Flank pain
F, C, A/F P
Rationale behind providing Hot-Sitz Bath after Cystoscopy
To relieve pelvic/perineal discomfort.
Do we secure consent for cystoscopy? Why?
Yes. It is an invasive procedure.
Do we assess for Allergy before Intravenous Pyelogram? Why?
Yes, due to the use of contrast medium which may cause allergic reactions
contrast medium such as hypaque has iodine
If you’re assessing patient’s allergy in IV Pyelogram, what element will you ask for?
Iodine
Give an example of a Contrast Medium
Hypaque
Contrast Medium is administered via?
IV