renal system Flashcards
1
Q
creatinine level
A
increases when 50% or more of kidney function is lost
2
Q
s/s of AKI
A
decreased output, edema due to increased fluid volume
3
Q
nursing for AKI
A
monitor electrolytes, BP, I/O, daily weights, renal diet, dialysis
4
Q
renal det
A
low protein, high carb
5
Q
CKD
A
normal: GFR > 90 mild CKD: GFR 60-89
moderate CKD: GFR 30-59
severe CKD: GFR 15-29
end stage KD: GFR < 15
6
Q
nursing for dialysis
A
monitor for shock due to blood loss, bleeding, HOLD important medications as could be removed during dialysis, monitor for arterial steal syndrome
7
Q
arterial steal syndrome
A
reduced blood flow to hand, complication of dialysis
8
Q
s/s of lower UTI
A
pee that is burning, frequent
9
Q
s/s of upper UTI
A
enlarged prostate, stones, scarring
