Urine
difference between urinalysis and urine culture collection?
what is clean catch vs sterile catch
Signs and Symptoms to be mindful of when you client is taking a diuretic?
what is hypokalemia, Muscle pain, cramping, weakness, orthostatic hypotension
Priority complications anemia, hypertension, dysrhythmia and heart failure
What is chronic renal failure
decreased cardiac output is most directly associated with what other decrease?
what is decreased urinary output
What is the minimum urine output?
Anemia is most closely associated with renal disease due to the decrease of this hormone release.
what is erythropoietin
Causes of increasing risk of Cystitis
what are:
taking long bubble baths, incomplete bladder emptying, sexual intercourse, improper wiping, holding urine for long periods of time.
renal stones can be made or compromised of what 2 elements
what is calcium or uric acid?
Immunological kidney disorder in which glomerular permeability allows excessive excretion of protein and albumin
What is nephrotic syndrome?
Clients with glomerulonephritis should avoid what types of foods/liquids?
what is sodium containing solutions/foods and/or things that dehydrate clients such as coffee tea (caffeine).
Renal failure leads to what major sides effects (signs/symptoms)
what is decreased urinary output, concentrated electrolytes and fluid retention.
What is the major nursing concern with renal failure?
Involuntary loss if urine
what is incontinence?
Clients with an obstructive renal stone may need a nephrostomy tube, what are your nursing interventions
what is monitor for s/s of infection, monitor drainage color, clarity, and amount.
Genetic disorder in which fluid-filled cysts develop in the kidney
What is polycystic kidney disease??
Differentiate between peritoneal dialysis and hemodialysis ?
what is peritoneal is through abdomen and hemo is through a AV fistula in the arm using blood access.
Clients with chronic renal failure should be on what type of diet?
what is Low sodium, low potassium, low sodium, fluid restrictions
High K can lead to?
Changes in Renal System related to aging
what are:
decreased GFR, nocturia, decreased bladder capacity, weakened urinary sphincter, shortened urethra in women, tendency to retain urine
what is renal colic?
what is when the stone moves through the renal and urinary system it will cause pain and spasms where when the stone stops moving, the pain will subside. This will happen back and forth until the stone is finally passed
A bacterial infection in the kidney and renal pelvis
What is pyelonephritis?
Client with peritoneal dialysis presents to the clinic with a hard firm abdomen, what is your initial nursing action?
what is notify the provider
what are you concerned it happening?
What else can identify this concern?
what should we teach the client about in flow and outflow of dialysis solution
The nurse should expect this when client is given phenazopyridine (pyridium)
What is orange urine that stains clothing?
Urinalysis normal results
specific gravity 1.015
pH average 6.0
Negative glucose, protein , blood, or leukocytes
Client has a urinary catheter in place, what should the nurse assess?
What are S&S of infection within 24-48 hrs. of foley catheter placement
Degenerative kidney disorder resulting from changes in kidney blood vessels
What is nephrosclerosis?
what is the purpose of dialysis ??
what is to remove all toxins, medications, and level out the electrolyte concentration in the blood.
best snacks for a client on hemodialysis?
client who is post-TURP, what should the nurse do first if the client develops a low grade fever (100 F)
what is notify the MD immediately