Rhabdo Flashcards
risk factors
crush injuries
falls
excessive exercise
assessment
cola colored urine
soreness
nursing interventions
aggressive hydration - NS
prehydration assessment - IV site, JVD, lung sounds, starting weight, I&O
cause
breakdown of muscle
diagnostics
> BUN & creatinine
CK enzymes - in the 1000’s
K
complications
fluid volume overload
hyperkalemia
what are s/s of fluid volume overload?
crackles
edema
< O2
> VS
which med could prevent fluid volume overload?
Lasix
how would you know if fluid volume overload has been successfully treated?
> output
O2
normal lung sounds & VS
what are s/s of hyperkalemia?
EKG changes - ST wave elevation
chest pain
what is the treatment for hyperkalemia?
Kayexolate
D50, mag, & insulin
how would you know if hyperkalemia has been successfully treated?
labs
frequent BMs