Renal Disorders
What is a common early sign of acute kidney injury?
What is decreased urine output?
What is the priority nursing action for a patient undergoing hemodialysis with hypotension?
What is lower the head of the bed and notify the RN/provider?
Which class of medications should be avoided in renal failure due to nephrotoxicity
What is NSAIDs?
What symptom may indicate uremia in a dialysis patient?
What is confusion or altered mental status?
What should the nurse teach a patient about diet after starting dialysis?
What is increase protein intake due to protein loss during dialysis?
What lab value is most indicative of kidney function?
What is Serum creatinine?
What is the purpose of daily weights in a renal patient?
What is to monitor fluid balance?
What analgesic is safest for pain in a patient with CKD?
What is Acetaminophen?
A patient with a UTI reports flank pain and fever. What condition may be developing?
What is Pyelonephritis?
Why should a dialysis patient avoid salt substitutes?
What is they often contain potassium, which can worsen hyperkalemia?
What dietary restriction is important for a client with chronic kidney disease?
What is low protein, sodium, potassium, and phosphorus?
A patient on dialysis complains of muscle cramping and dizziness. What should the nurse do?
What is stop dialysis and notify the RN/provider?
What medication is used to lower potassium in acute hyperkalemia?
What is Sodium polystyrene sulfonate?
What is a key sign of fluid overload in a renal patient?
What is crackles in lungs and elevated blood pressure?
What instruction should be given to a patient with a fistula?
What is avoid BP or blood draws in the arm with the fistula?
Which electrolyte imbalance is most common in CKD?
What is hyperkalemia?
What is an important assessment for a patient with a new AV fistula?
What is auscultate for bruit and palpate for thrill?
What phosphate binder is commonly given to dialysis patients?
What is Calcium acetate
What does cloudy peritoneal dialysis output indicate?
What is Peritonitis?
What time should phosphate binders be taken?
What is with meals?
What urine output qualifies as oliguria in an adult?
What is less than 400 mL/day?
How often should a nurse assess vital signs during dialysis?
What is every 30 to 60 minutes?
Why is erythropoietin given to renal patients?
What is to treat anemia due to lack of erythropoietin production?
What is a sign of disequilibrium syndrome during dialysis?
What is headache, nausea, restlessness, or seizures?
Why is hand hygiene critical for peritoneal dialysis patients at home?
What is to prevent peritonitis?