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Renal System Flashcards

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Glomerulus

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ball of capillaries that exchange nutrients and oxygen; capillaries are permeable

  • small (water, electrolytes, waste, BUN, creatinine) get pushed through
  • Large (proteins, RBCs) cannot get through
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Glomerular filtration rate

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125 ml/min

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tubular function

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regulation of water balance/electrolytes

acid base balance

eliminate unnecessary substances from blood

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erythropoietin

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stimulates RBC production

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Vitamin D

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activated by kidneys when there is a deficiency in Ca - weakens the bones

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Renin

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important in maintaining BP

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Prostaglandins

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protective factor of the kidneys

blocked by steroids and NSAIDS

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Aging Process of Kidneys

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decreased renal blood flow r/t atherosclerosis (calcified and narrowed)

Decreased ability to concentrate urine (UTIs0

Under normal conditions continue to maintain homeostasis

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Aging Process of Ureters, Bladder, Urethra

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female urethra, bladder, pelvic floor has a loss of elasticity = incontinence

men may have enlarged prostates which causes urinary hesitancy and retention, bladder infections

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First s/s of UTI in elderly

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change in mental status

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Assessment of Urinary System

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Health Hx
Meds - a lot are nephrotoxic
Surgery
Functional Health Patterns:
    - nutrition
    - elimination pattern (number, amount, color, odor)
    - activity/exercise
   - sleep
    - cognitive-perceptual pattern
   - self-perception
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Urinary System Assessment: Inspection

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Skin - dehydration, coloration issues r/t removal of BUN (yellowish)
Mouth -wounds
Abdomen - distention, heaviness, bladder distention
Weight - daily weight (fluid status)

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Urinary System Assessment: Palpation

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Kidney - sometimes can palpate in really thin people

Bladder - feel distention -> rely on scanner more now

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Urinary System Assessment: Percussion

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Flank area (blunt percussion) - costovertibral area (pain = kidney infection)

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Urinary System Assessment: Auscultation

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abdominal aorta and renal arteries = bruites

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Anuria

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no urine output

  • usually in dialysis pt’s
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dysuria

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pain/burning on urination

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enuresis

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bed wetting

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frequency

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urge to urinate

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hematuria

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blood in the urine

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nocturia

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night time urination

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oliguria

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decreased urine output

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polyuria

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urinating a lot

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hesitancy

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difficulty starting to urinate

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BUN levels

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6-20 mg/dl

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Creatinine levels

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0.6 - 1.3 mg/dl

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Bun/Creatinine ration

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12:1 - 20:1

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Sodium levels

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135-145 mEq/L

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Potassium levels

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3.5-5.0 mEq/L

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Calcium levels

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8.6-10.1 mg/dl

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Phosphorus levels

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2.4-4.4 mg/dl

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Bicarbonate levels (HCO3)

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22-26 mEq/L

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pH levels

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7.35 - 7.45

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PaO2 levels

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80-100 mmHg

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SaO2 levels

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93 to 100%

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PaCO2 levels

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35-45 mmHg

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Urine Dx Studies

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urinalysis
Creatinine clearance: 70-135 ml/min –> 24 hr test

urine culture >100,000
Protein dipstick 0 - trace
specific gravity: 
   - very low = diabetes insipidus
   - very high = SIADH
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Specific Gravity

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1.003 - 1.030

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Dx Study: Kidneys, Ureters, Bladder (HUB)

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x-ray to look at the structures

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Dx study: Intravenous Pyelogram

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IV contrast given to highlight areas (kidneys, ureters, bladder)

Need to know: allergies and kidney function b/c dye is nephrotocxic

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Dx Study: Renal Arteriogram

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looking at the arteries; blood flow

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Dx Study: renal ultrasound

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best choice - no pain, not invasive

Looks for structural abnormalities and blood flow

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Dx study: renal biopsy

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collecting a sample using a needle

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Dx study: Cystoscopy

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examining the bladder with a scope

May have hematuria afterwards; UTI if bacteria gets in

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Classifications of Renal disorders

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Hereditary
Infectious
Obstructive
Immunological
Degenerative
Tumors and Traumas
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Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)

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inherited autosomal dominant or recessive trait
- fluid filled cysts in epithelial cells of nephron (both kidneys), replace normal kidney tissue with non-functioning cysts; kidney enlarge

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Symptoms of Polycystic Kidney Disease

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HTN, abdominal or flank pain/heaviness, nocturia, hematuria

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PKD Dx. studies

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CT scan, IVP, ultrasound, urinalysis for proteinuria, hematuria, serum creatinine, BUN, urine culture

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PKD management

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control infection, diet modifications (restrict Na), fluid restrictions, antihypertensives

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PKD Treatment

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nephrectomy (to relieve pain), kidney transplant (new kidney will not get PKD)

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Upper UTI

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Renal parenchyma, pelvis, ureters

Acute pyelonephritis vs. Chronic

MOST ARE ACUTE!

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Acute Pyelonephritis

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Upper UTI -> Kidneys

Begins in the renal medulla and spreads to the cortex; begins w/ infection in the lower tract that made its way upward

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Chronic Pyelonephritis

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Upper UTI

Kidneys become small, atrophied, loss of function b/c of scarring - can cause renal failure

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Lower UTI

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bladder storage or emptying problems

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Urethritis

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Lower UTI
inflammation of the urethra (usually males if it is infectious)

-Usually STD’s in males
(Trichamonas, monilial infection, chlamydia, gonorrhea)

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Cystitis

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Lower UTI
inflammation of the bladder
*Traditional UTI - bacterial infection causing a bladder infection

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Uncomplicated UTIs

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lower UTI (bladder), not systemic, female, no structural abnormalities (no foley, kidney stones, strictures), normal immune system, not hospital acquired

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Complicated UTIs

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Risk for urosepsis, pyelonephritis, renal damage

Male
Diabetics

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Initial Infection

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one infection thats treated and goes away

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Recurrent UTI

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one infections thats treated and goes away but comes back

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Predisposing Factors for Infectious Disorders

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factors increasing urinary stasis, foreign bodies (catheters), anatomic factors (females have shorter urethras, males may have BPH causing a UTI), compromised immune system, functional disorders, and other factors such as hygiene, sexual intercourse, and being in the hospital

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Clinical Manifestations of Lower UTIs

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dysuria, frequent urination, urgency, suprapubic pressure, hematuria, cloudy appearance, odor

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Clinical Manifestations of Upper UTIs

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All Lower UTI’s s/s

PLUS: flank pain, fever, chills, N/V

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Dx assessment/studies of UTIs

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costovertebral tenderness (flank pain) -> UUT
Bacteria in the urine, IVP, CT, CBC, imaging studies
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Collaborative Care for UTIs

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Meds: Pyridium (stains bodily fluids ORANGE); Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole, Fluoroquinolones

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Acute UTI interventions

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adequate fluids
avoid caffeine, alcohol, citrus fruit, chocolate, spicy foods
local heat to suprapubic area/lower back

watch for changes:

  • urine (color, consistency, amount)
  • fever (recurrent -> change antibx)
  • Flank (Pain - change antibx)
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UTI prevention

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good hygiene, adequate fluid intake, use bathroom when needed, use bathroom after sexual intercourse, proper hand washing, taking out catheters when not needed

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Immunologic Disorders

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Acute or Chronic glomerulonephritis

immune process, antibody induced injury

affects both kidneys equally

usually from STREP

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s/s of immunologic disorders

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hematuria, increased WBC, casts, proteinuria

increased BUN and creatinine

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Acute post streptococcal glomerulonephritis

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re throat of 5-21 days ago; usually from untreated B-hemolytic streptococci

urine - electrolytes, protein
serum - BUN, creatinine

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acute post streptococcal glomerulonephritis s/s

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periorbital edema, body edema, HTN, oliguria, hematuria, rust, abdominal or flank pain

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acute post streptococcal glomerulonephritis treatment

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conservative: rest, fluid restriction, BP management, diuresis

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Nephrotic Syndrome

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glomerulus is excessively permeable to plasma protein, proteinuria, low plasma albumin, general issue edema

excessive protein loss, hypercoagulation, elevated cholesterol

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nephrotic syndrome treatment

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edema: fluid and sodium restriction, I&Os, daily weight

Thromboembolism: anticoagulants

Cholesterol elevation: meds to lower

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Obstructive Disorders

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Nephrolithiasis/Urolithiasis

stone formation anywhere in the urinary tract

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obstructive disorders s/s

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abdominal or flank pain, hematuria, N/V, fever, chills

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obstructive disorders dx tests

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urinalysis and CT scan

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obstructive disorders treatment

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1st: pain, infection, obstruction
2nd: cause of stone
3rd: endourologic procedures and surgery if stone is too large to pass

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Urinary Tract Calculi tx

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dietary modifications, adequate hydration, varies depending upon stone composition

Avoid foods: high sodium (canned soups), colas, coffee, teas , purine foods, oxalate foods

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Purine foods

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high in uric acid

sardiness, liver, herring, mussels, venison, kidney, beef, chicken, pork

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oxalate foods

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dark roughage, spinach, cabbage, asparagus, beets

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lipotripsy

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shockwaves to break up stones; often place stents as well

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ureteral strictures

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ducts that carry urine from the kidney to the bladder; secondary to surgical interventions that form scar tissue

threatens kidney function

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ureteral strictures s/s

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Mild colic, decreased output

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ureteral strictures dx studies

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IVP

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ureteral strictures tx

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dilation and stent, nephrostomy tube, excision and reanastomosis of the ureter to the renal pelvis

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urethral stricture

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obstructive disorder

caused by trauma, infection, congenital defect

repeated STI infectinos

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urethral stricture s/s

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diminished force of stream, straining to void, post void dribbling, incomplete bladder emptying, difficulty inserting a catheter

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urethral stricture dx studies

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retrograde urethrography (RUG), voiding cysturethrography

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urethral stricture treatment

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dilation and stent

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urethral stricture teaching

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self cath for dilation, urethroplasty

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Nephrosclerosis

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sclerosis of small arteries and arterioles of the kidney

“hardening of the kidney arteries”

dx: HTN screening
Tx: control HTN

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nephrosclerosis risk factors

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HTN, atherosclerosis associated w/ aging

94
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diabetic nephropathy

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damage of small blood vessels that supply the glomeruli

dx: microalbuminuria in the urine and serum creatinine
tx: control glucose and HTN w/ ACE inhibitors

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diabetic nephropathy risk factors

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HTN, smoking, chronic hyperglycemia

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Renal Trauma

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minor: contusions, small lacerations
major: lacerations to cortex, medulla, or renal artery/vein

risk factors: sports, vehicle, falls, GSW, abdomen and flank areas
dx tests: IVP, MRI, arteriogrhy; screening for kidney trauma w/ urine sample

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renal trauma s/s

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hematuria

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renal cancer risk factors

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smoking, familial, obesity, HTN, exposure to chemicals and end stage renal disease

dx: IVP, ultrasound, CT, MRI
tx: radical nephrectomy, radiation therapy, chemo

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renal cancer s/s

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incidental findings, hematuria, flank pain, mass, HTN, weight loss, anemia

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bladder cancer risk factors

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transitional cell carcinoma

smoking, exposure to dyes (rubber), radiation for cervical cancer (close to bladder)

dx: urine for cytology, IVP, ultrasound, CT, MRI
tx: surgery, radiation, chemo, intravesical therapy

DIVERSION devices when taking out the bladder

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bladder cancer s/s

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dysuria, frequency, urgency, hematuria (mimics UTI s/s)

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Nephrostomy Tube

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drainage tube inserted directly ingot he kidney for removal of urine

always ensure unobstructed drainage

risk for infection, skin irritation at tube site, occlusion

nurses DO NOT flush tube

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Suprapubic Tube

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drainage tube directly into the bladder for removal of urine; bypasses the urethra

always ensure unobstructed drainage

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Ileal condiut

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urinary diversion

portion of bowel is resection, ureters are implanted into part of the ileum; abdominal stoma, external pouch at all time

should be beefy, red

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continent urinary diversion

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urinary diversion

intraabdominal urinary reservoir replaces the bladder, reservoir constructed from ileum or bowel

emptied by self cath every 4-6hrs

needs to be irrigated regularly to prevent closure

106
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orthotopic bladder reconstruction

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urinary diversion

construction of new bladder from the bowel, reservoir replaces the bladder, elimination via the urethra

need to train the new bladder

107
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Renal surgery - post op

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shock - from blood loss; respiratory complications (pneumonia); obstruction of urine, infection, thromboplebitis (DVTs), small bowel obstruction (scar tissue formation can cause obstruction)

108
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renal surgery post op nursing interventions

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urine output: q1-2hrs, more than 1 catheter, dressing,daily weight

respiratory: pulmonary care (incentive spirometer), pain management, early ambulation

abdominal distention: risk for bowel obstruction, NPO until bowel sounds return

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renal surgery post-op patient teaching

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skin care, maintenance of urinary diversion

s/s of obstruction: lack of urine output, cannot get cath in

s/s of infection: fever, foul smelling urine, cloudy urine

110
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Acute kidney injury

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sudden loss of kidney function indicated by rise in creatinine and/or decreased urine output

Pre-renal, intra-renal, post-renal

time-limited loss of renal function
a majority of people get function back

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Pre-renal

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before the kidneys; not perfusing the kidneys

hypovolemia:
- hemmorhage, burns (dehydration)

112
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intra-renal

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directly at the kidneys

IV dyes, meds, NSAIDS, transfusion rxn, problem from not fixing pre or post renal problems

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post-renal

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after the kidneys that causes harm to the kidney

obstruction r/t urinary output: urine retention, BPH, stones, tumor, strictures

114
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Initial phase

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phase of acute kidney injury

when the insult happens

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oliguric phase

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phase of acute kidney injury

holding on to everything

low urine output, hypervolemia, hyperkalemia, metabolic acidosis, CNS problems

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Diuretic phase

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phase of acute kidney injury

kidneys try to repair itself; throwing everything out

fluid and electrolyte loss; loss of urea and creatinine

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recovery phase

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phase of acute renal injury

can take months to years

everything starts to balance out; kidneys are able to function properly again

keeping what is needed and getting rid of what’s not

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metabolic acidosis

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pH is low
CO2 is normal
Bicarb is low

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metabolic alkalosis

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pH is high

120
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indications for dialysis

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metabolic acidosis
hyperkalemia
hypervolemia
severe HTN
severe mental status changes
121
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common causes of chronic renal disease

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diabetes and HTN

122
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Chronic renal disease

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progressive irreversible loss of kidney function

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chronic kidney disease manifestations

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altered BS
elevated triglycerides
fluid overload
anemia
weight loss/ malnutrition
mineral and bone disorder

*most important F&E imbalance: K

most s/s are same as AKI

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1 cause of death in chronic kidney disease

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cardiovascular problems

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