Patient History
This chronic condition leads to kidney failure and requires dialysis.
What is End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)?
This lab test measures kidney function and was elevated at 6.2 mg/dL in the patient.
What is creatinine?
To prevent infection, nurses should perform this simple but effective hygiene practice before and after patient contact.
What is handwashing?
This healthcare team member helps patients with emotional coping strategies and social support.
Who is a social worker?
This metabolic disorder results in high blood sugar levels.
What is Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus?
This lab value measures the filtration rate of the kidneys and was critically low at 7 mL/min.
What is GFR (Glomerular Filtration Rate)?
This intervention helps prevent further skin breakdown in patients with pressure ulcers.
What is frequent repositioning?
This specialist manages the patient's end-stage renal disease and dialysis needs.
Who is a nephrologist?
This condition causes swelling in the lower extremities and fluid overload.
What is Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)?
A blood sugar level over 200 mg/dL is considered hyperglycemia. What was the patient’s blood sugar reading?
What is 241 mg/dL?
Nurses should assess this vital sign frequently in patients with fluid overload and CHF.
What is blood pressure?
This professional helps improve mobility and prevent further joint deterioration in patients with knee pain.
Who is a physical therapist?
This patient has a DNR/DNI order, meaning these interventions would NOT be performed.
What are CPR and intubation?
A normal potassium level is between 3.5-5.0 mEq/L. This patient's potassium level was dangerously high at this value.
What is 6.8 mEq/L?
This intervention helps reduce the risk of hyperkalemia complications in a patient with ESRD.
What is eating a low potassium diet?
This specialist oversees heart failure management and cardiovascular concerns.
Who is a cardiologist?
This patient's history of nonadherence to medical treatments puts them at risk for worsening of these chronic conditions.
What are ESRD, diabetes, CHF, and hypertension?
A high BUN level suggests kidney dysfunction. What was the patient's BUN level?
What is 86 mg/dL?
This healthcare professional assists with wound care management and pressure ulcer treatment.
Who is the wound care nurse?
Nurses consult this specialist to create a nutrition plan that limits potassium intake in ESRD patients.
Who is a dietitian?