Urinary/Renal Disorders
This urine finding strongly suggests a UTI.
What are positive nitrites and bacteria?
This is the most serious complication of peritoneal dialysis.
What is peritonitis?
This side effect is common with tamsulosin.
What is hypotension?
This is the earliest sign of compartment syndrome.
What is severe pain not relieved by opioids?
This medication must be taken upright with water on an empty stomach.
What is alendronate (Fosamax)?
This type of AKI occurs because of dehydration and decreased kidney perfusion.
What is prerenal AKI?
This assessment finding confirms AV fistula patency.
What are a thrill and bruit?
Pregnant clients with active HSV lesions at delivery generally require this procedure.
What is a cesarean section?
A petechial rash after a long bone fracture suggests this complication.
What is fat embolism syndrome?
This lab value increases after effective Epogen therapy.
What is hemoglobin?
This medication is given to CKD patients to increase red blood cell production.
What is Epogen (Epoetin alfa)?
The nurse should never perform this procedure on an arm with an AV fistula.
What is a blood draw, IV insertion, or BP measurement?
This is the first nursing action when no drainage is present after TURP.
What is assess tubing patency?
This diagnostic test confirms osteoporosis.
What is a DEXA scan?
This medication requires drinking 2-3 liters of fluid daily.
What is allopurinol (Zyloprim).
High fever, chills, flank pain, and cloudy urine indicate this condition.
What is pyelonephritis?
Abdominal pain during peritoneal dialysis may indicate this complication.
What is peritonitis?
After an IVP, patients are encouraged to do this.
What is drink plenty of fluids?
External rotation and shortening of a leg suggests this injury.
What is a hip fracture?
This medication should be avoided during gout
What is lasix?
Tobramycin belongs to this kidney-damaging medication group.
What are aminoglycosides?
This measurement best determines fluid removal during dialysis.
What is body weight?
Gonorrhea treatment must be completed to prevent this growing problem.
What is antibiotic resistance?
This dressing therapy is commonly used after a fasciotomy.
What is a wound VAC?
This medication used when the patient has a kidney stone, can turn urine orange.
What is Pyridium (phenazopyridine)- AKA AZO OTC