Preop/Postop
education, assess for bleeding risk, maintain urinary diversion system
What is the pre op care for a patient with bladder cancer
medications, surgery, enlarged prostate, infection, tumor or calculi
Causes of urinary retention
BUN creatinine and electrolytes
Labs improved with dialysis
life long immunosuppressant therapy
Most important factor in treatment after a kidney transplant-
monitor for bleeding, assess urine output, irrigate catheter as needed
Nursing care post TURP
smoking, chemical exposure and being male
What are the risk factors for bladder cancer
creatinine and clearance
Best lab value to evaluate kidney function
peritonitis, pain, site infection and poor dialysate flow
Peritoneal dialysis complications
skin care to remove uremic frost, dietary teaching for low protein low potassium and low sodium ( what foods ) fluid restriction daily weight, I&O, vitals, emotional support, monitor for heart failure, pulmonary edema, increased ICP, cardiac complications, monitor for medication interactions ( kayexalate folic acid iron and epogen and rinage)
Nursing care for end stage renal failure
urinary frequency, difficulty starting stream and dribbling of urine
BPH symptoms
assess for brewery and thrill, no bp or blood draws in the affected extremity and cover with sterile dressing after access
Management of AV shunt
pain, bleeding, fluid and electrolyte imbalance, infection, activity intolerance and hydronephrosis
Nursing problems for urolithiasis
Reason renal failure patient have anemia
lack of erythropoietin production
apply dressing and bag around stoma, care and assessment of stoma, education regarding self management and assess for emotional impact
Nursing care for ileal conduit