Dialysis
What are 2 types of dialysis
Hemodialysis & peritoneal dialysis
What diuretic is used for increased intraocular pressure? ?
Acetazolamide (Diamox)
Post TURP pt is getting CBI and complains of pain. What is the PN 1st intervention?
Check the catheter and drainage system for obstruction.
What position for a pt with nephrosis promotes diuresis?
Dorsal recumbent
Which part of the nephron does the filtration?
Glomerulus of the Bowman capsule
What is the community support group that helps patient who are on dialysis?
American Association of Kidney Patients
What an instance would the nurse withhold a loop diuretic like Lasix?
K+ of less than 3.5
What is PN top priority in a cystectomy with ileal conduit
Maintaining skin integrity
What diet is best for a pt with nephrotic syndrome?
High protein and low salt intake
Describe what is tubular reabsorption?
How does the kidney adjust the volume and composition of filtrate that prevents excessive fluid loss
What is an advantage of Peritoneal dialysis?
More resembles how the kidney function and independence
name a side effect of taking phenazopyridine for pain from cystitis?
Staining of the clothes and bright red- orange urine
During the preop TURP teaching which aspect should the PN emphasize to the patient on what to expect after the procedure?
Red drainage from catheter
Acute glomerulonephritis is most like caused by
Streptococcus infection
Name a nursing diagnosis with urinary diversion surgery
Altered body image
loss of self esteem
How do I now the AV- fistula is working? 2 things
Hear a bruit
feel a thrill
A potassium sparing drug taking with an ace inhibitor can cause what side effect?
Hyperkalemia
2 days post turp what might the patients expect when the catheter is removed?
Dribbling of urine
What pt condition will put the patient at risk for pyelonephritis
Diabetes or other chronic diseases
what electrolyte is the most accurate indicator of renal function?
createnine
Name 3 signs that indicate fluid excess
Rapid bounding pulse
pitting lower extremity edema
Neck vein distention
Shortest of breath
What should the nursing intervention for with a patient on a diuretic name 3?
Elevate legs
assess lung sounds
monitor I/Os
Assess skin turgor
How do you record the urine output for a patient getting CBI?
Measuring total output and deducting the amount of irrigating solution used.
Why should a a pt in acute glomerulus nephritis be on bedrest
to decrease edema
until bp are decreased
What are 3 potassium rich food for a patient on loop diuretic
banana, figs, raisins