A&P
Renal Failure
Nursing considerations
Patho
100
The functional unit of the kidney
What is the nephron?
100
This is the most common cause of renal failure
What is Diabetes Mellitus
100
This type of asepsis should be used when changing the bandage on an arteriovenous shunt
What is surgical asepsis
100
This type of solution would be used for continuous bladder irrigation after a TURP
What is sterile isotonic saline
200
Hormone from pituitary that controls water reabsorption
What is ADH
200
The patient with renal failure should avoid foods containing this nutrient in order to avoid excess nitrogenous waste
What is Protein
200
The patient with an ileal conduit is constantly leaking urine. An appropriate nursing diagnosis would be
What is Risk for impaired skin integrity
200
This procedure breaks up renal calculi by using shock waves
What is lithotripsy
300
Documented location of the Kidneys
What is the retroperitoneal
300
Families that are unable to afford the treatment costs associated with CRF should be referred to this service
What is social services
300
The patient with ESRD will calculate their fluid intake needs by doing this
What is measuring output and adding 300mL - 600mL of fluid
300
After the initial insult to the kidneys, this is the order of phases for acute renal failure
What is Oliguric, Diuretic, Recovery
400
This encapsulates the Glomerulus
What is Bowman's Capsule
400
The patient receiving Hemodialysis is likely to experience weight loss because of this action during treatment
What is removal of fluid
400
When the patient with azotemia begins to experience signs and symptoms of increased urea levels, the patient has this condition
What is Uremia
400
During the acute phase of glomerulonephritis, this is the activity level allowed for the patient
What is bedrest
500
A cystostomy insertion for drainage originates from this anatomical structure
What is the bladder?
500
During this phase of acute renal failure BUN and creatinine levels rise
What is oliguric phase
500
Urine characteristics of patient with an ileal conduit following a cystectomy
What is clear amber with mucus shreds
500
The presence of Pyuria, leukocytosis, hematuria, and bacteriuria would confirm the diagnosis of this disorder
What is pyelonephritis