TOPIC 9 - renal / chronic kidney disease and dialysis Flashcards
most frequent cause of UTI
bacteria
manifestations of UTI
Fever, chills, dysuria, suprapubic pain, hesitancy, intermittent stream, postvoid dribbling, painful urination, urgency, incontinence, nocturia
Urine: cloudy, hematuria, foul odor
interventions for UTI
Encourage fluids, medication compliance, emptying bladder frequently, when to empty bladder
education for UTI
Empty bladder regularly & completely
Empty bowels regularly
Cleanse perineum front to back
Drink adequate fluids daily
Avoid caffeine, alcohol, citrus juices, chocolate, spicy foods
Take full course of prescribed antibiotics, even if symptoms subside
complications of UTI
The infections can migrate up to the kidneys, causing infection & injury to the kidney
interstitial cystitis
Pain varies in severity, UTIs, frequency, urgency, role of stress, frequent urination (60X/day)
what to assess in interstitial cystitis
PQRST of pain
Voiding dysfunction
Bladder or voiding log to identify diet & lifestyle factors for at least 3 days
Diet: quality nutrition, role of vitamins (avoid excess doses)
Clothing that avoids perineal & pelvic pressure
Psychosocial: frustration, guilt, anger, coping
systemic meds for interstitial cystitis
Tricyclic antidepressants – amitriptyline, nortriptyline, pentosan
Short course of opioids to treat acute pain
local meds for interstitial cystitis
Dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO)
Heparin, hyaluronic acid, lidocaine
examples of bladder irritants to avoid with IC
Caffeine
Alcohol
Citrus products
Ages cheeses
Nuts
Foods containing vinegar
Curries
Hot peppers
chronic glomerular nephritis onset
Insidious onset, frequently clients are unaware of their declining kidney function
Potential to develop ESKD between 2-30 years
assessment of chronic glomerular nephritis
Hematuria, WBCs & casts in urine
Proteinuria
s/s of uremia
Elevated BUN & Creatinine
History of: drug use, Lupus, Scleroderma
labs and diagnostics for chronic glomerular nephritis
Kidney Biopsy
Ultrasound
CT
CBC, CMP
abnormal lab test results show
urine with fixed specific gravity, casts, proteinuria, electrolyte imbalances and hypoalbuminemia
different types of urinary incontinence
Stress
Urge
Overflow
Reflex
Trauma or surgery
Functional
causes (DRIP mneumonic)
D stands for – delirium, dehydration, depression
R stands for – restricted mobility, rectal impaction
I stands for – infection, inflammation, impaction
P stands for – polyuria, polypharmacy
anticholinergic med for urinary incontinence
tolterodine
diagnostic for chronic pyelonephritis
kidney biopsy