ABG & F&E
pH 7.30, PaCO2 55 mm Hg, PaO2 50 mm hg
What is Respiratory Acidosis?
A hormone typically created in the kidneys that signals the bone marrow to produce more red blood cells.
What is Erythropoietin?
Immediately place patient in side position.
What is the nurse's priority action during a patient's seizure?
Loperamide (Imodium)
What medication treats diarrhea?
When bone marrow is not producing enough red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.
What is aplastic anemia?
ABG results: pH 7.48, PaCO2 30 mm Hg, HCO3 24 mEq/L
What is Respiratory Alkalosis?
Intervention required during a trail passage of a kidney stone.
What is strain all urine?
Levetiracetam (Keppra)
What is a common anti-epileptic/anti-convulsant (anti-seizure) medication?
GI distress, bloody diarrhea, and weight loss
What are S&S of ulcerative colitis?
Tired and pale skin
What are S&S of anemia?
pH: 7.25, HCO₃⁻: 16 mEq/L, PaCO₂: 28 mmHg
What is Metabolic Acidosis?
Intervention required in first 24 hours of initial placement of urinary diversion/ileal conduit.
What is monitoring urinary output hourly?
Change in level of consciousness
What is an early sign of increased ICP?
A proton pump inhibitor and two antibiotics
What is the triple therapy treatment for H-pylori with peptic ulcer disease?
Vitamin that helps red blood cells form properly and prevent certain birth defects.
What is Folic Acid?
Results in Tall T Wave on Telemtry
What is hyperkalemia?
First clinical sign is hypertension.
What is Polycystic Kidney Disorder?
Verbal, eye-opening, and motor response
What does the Glasgow Coma Scale assess?
Tachycardia, restlessness, and hypotension.
What are S&S of hypovolemic shock?
Stop Transfusion of Red Blood Cells
What the nurse should do if they suspect a reaction?
Required Daily for a patient with Heart Failure and Edema.
What is Daily Weight? (Preferably standing scale)
A decrease in the number of functioning nephrons.
What is a gerontological consideration for renal function?
Decreased heart rate, widening pulse pressure (increased systolic blood pressure), and irregular respiratory rate
What is Cushing's Triad- late signs of increased ICP?
Hemorrhaging and acute blood loss
What are complications from a bleeding ulcer?
Encourage increased oral fluids.