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Renal Calculi
Peritoneal Dialysis
Hemodialysis
Meds
AKD/ CKD
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what is Renal Calculi 

Kidney Stones

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What is this 

  • is a treatment for kidney failure that removes waste, toxins, and extra fluid from your body using the lining of your belly (peritoneum) as a natural filter instead of a machine.

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When is this started

  •  when manifestations of uremia become severe. 

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Meds That cause AKI

  • Aminoglycosides (antibiotics)

  • NSAIDs

  • ACE inhibitors

  • Contrast dye

  • Antiviral meds (acyclovir & HIV meds)

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AKD Labs

  • Alb: Normal

  • BUN: ↑

  • Cr: ↑

  • GFR: ↓

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Assessment Findings (S/Sx)

  • Reports of enlarge abdomen

  • Low back/abd/flank pain

  • Dysuria (pain upon voiding)

  • Fever/chills

  • Hematuria

  • Cloudy/foul smelling urine

  • Upset GI

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Pt education for at home use

  • l teach the client how to maintain home dialysis records, such as blood pressure and daily weight, and how to use aseptic technique when performing catheter care or exchanges

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What type of fluid restrictions

  • Limit fluids

  • Monitor weight daily

  • Manage thirst

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What antibiotic is a major nephrotoxic med if given in high doses for prolong period of time?

  • Vancomycin

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Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Labs

  • Alb: ↓

  • BUN: ↑

  • Cr: ↑

  • GFR: ↓

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what typical wheather conditions may be a factor

  • Studies have shown that the warmer the climate, the higher the risk for developing renal stones 

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Main complication of this 

Hypotension

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What type of Dietary Restrictions

  • Limit sodium, restrict potassium rich foods, monitor phosphorus intake

  • Increase protein

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pt is given sodium polystyrene for hyperkalemia, what do you monitor for

  • hypokalemia

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Meds Causing AKD

  • Aminoglycosides (antibiotics)

  • NSAIDs

  • ACE inhibitors

  • Contrast dye

  • Antiviral meds (acyclovir & HIV meds)

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education for a pt taking Nifedipine (Procardia) for Renal Calculi

Avoid Grapefruit juice

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What type of Lifestyle Adjustments

  • Travel restrictions

  • Work limitations

  • Exercise moderately

  • Mental health support 

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pt education for Prednisone

  • Avoid vaccines

  • Avoid sun

  • Take with food

- Avoid OTC pain meds

 (Used to decrease inflammation)


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What safety considerations for a patient with CKD

  • Adequate fluids

  • Avoid nephrotoxic meds

  • Monitor BP regularly

  • ↓ Na

  • ↓ high-intensity workouts

  • Avoid protein overload

  • Avoid NSAIDs

Prompt response to hypervolemia


500

How to prevent (Diet)

  • Increase fluids

  • DASH diet 

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How does it work

 shunts  blood from the body through a dialyzer and back into circulation .

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Cyclophosphamide and what affects does it cause on the bladder, and education when taking med

  • Cyclophosphamide can burn or irritate the bladder because of a toxic chemical it releases.

  • The nurse should instruct the client to take the oral medication early in the morning and drink an adequate amount of fluids for at least 72 hr after therapy is completed. The client needs to be instructed to urinate often and to report any blood in the urine to their health care provider.