Labs and Diagnostics
A test that checks for blood in the stool.
What is a Fecal Occult Blood Test?
Signs and symptoms include dysuria, urgency, and cloudy foul-smelling urine.
What is a urinary tract infection (UTI)?
Commonly given post-operatively and can cause constipation.
What are opiate pain medications?
The priority intervention for a client diagnosed with a urinary tract infection (UTI).
What are antibiotics?
An intervention that reduces the risk for multiple post-operative complications.
What is ambulation?
A test to determine the cause of diarrhea.
What is a stool culture?
Signs include black, tarry stools and a low hemoglobin level.
What is a gastrointestinal bleed (GI Bleed)?
Adverse effects include gastritis and kidney injury.
NSAIDS (ibuprofen/naproxen sodium, etc.)
A priority intervention for clients with diarrhea who are showing signs of significant dehydration.
What is IV fluid administration?
A condition that can result in urinary retention and an increased risk of urinary tract infection in older men.
What is benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)?
A procedure that requires a bowel prep and to be NPO for at least four hours prior.
What is a colonoscopy?
Signs include a sudden onset of decreased urine output, edema, and a GFR (glomerular filtration rate) of less than 60.
What is acute kidney injury (AKI)?
Two classifications of medications used to reduce stomach acid.
What are proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) and H2 Blockers?
The priority intervention if a client's stoma is showing signs of inadequate perfusion.
What is calling the provider?
Two conditions that commonly lead to chronic kidney disease if not well-managed.
What are hypertension and diabetes mellitus?
A level greater than 1.2 mg/dL indicates kidney dysfunction.
What is a creatinine level?
Signs include abdominal distention, hypoactive bowel sounds, and small amounts of liquid stools.
What is a bowel obstruction?
Ondansetron and metoclopramide can be used to treat this symptom.
What is nausea?
Ambulation, metoclopramide, and oral hydration can help increase it.
What is peristalsis?
The best way to reduce the risk of a catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI) in a client with an indwelling catheter.
What is discontinue/remove the catheter?
May be elevated in kidney failure and is a risk for cardiac dysrhythmias.
What is potassium?
Symptoms include flank pain after months on a high protein diet and a family history of this condition.
What are kidney stones/renal calculi?
An important consideration when administering medications to people with chronic kidney disease.
What is the medication dose?
Three dietary modifications for clients with chronic kidney disease.
What are low protein, low potassium, and low phosphorus?
Cardiac monitoring is an important intervention to monitor for this complication related to chronic kidney disease.
What is hyperkalemia?