Renal trauma Flashcards
1
Q
Types of renal trauma and their causes
A
Blunt (most common)
-abdominal, flank, or back injury; sports injuries, MVAs, and falls
Penetrating - violence (gunshot or stabbing)
2
Q
Renal trauma clinical manifestation and diagnostic studies
A
Manifestation = hematuria
Studies = urinalysis, ultrasound, CT, MRI, renal arteriogram
3
Q
Renal trauma treatments and nursing care
A
Treatments depend on severity
- bed rest, fluids, analgesia
- exploratory surgery and repair
- nephrectomy
Nursing care
- assess CV status; monitor for shock
- adequate intake; monitor I and O
- pain management
- monitor for hematuria and myoglobinuria
