PREPU Urinary
1-kg weight gain is equivalent to how many mL?
1,000mL
Acute glomerulonephritis
A hx of infection specifically caused by group A beta-hemolytic streptococci
What does an increased BUN indicate?
Acute Renal failure
Diet modifications are part of nutritional therapy for the management of ARF. What high-potassium food should be restricted.
Citrus fruits
A chronic renal failure client complains of generalized bone pain and tenderness. Which assessment finding would alert the nurse to an increased potential for the development of spontaneous bone fractures?
Hyperphosphatemia
dialysis equilibrium syndrome
a complication that's most common during the first few dialysis sessionsCauses confusion, decreasing level of consciousness, headache, and seizures. May last several days
Osteodystrophy
a condition in which the bone becomes demineralized due to hypocalcemia and hyperphosphatemia. In an effort to raise blood calcium levels, the parathyroid glands secrete more parathormone.
What is a risk factor for renal cancer?
obesity
Azotemia
term used to describe excessive nitrogenous waster in the blood, as seen in acute glomerulonephritis
A patient with chronic kidney failure experiences decreased levels of erythropoietin. What serious complication related to those levels should the nurse assess for when caring for this patient?
Anemia
Postnephrectomy common pt challenges
Due to location of incision, the risk for ineffective breathing patter is common Maintain SpO2 levels at 90% or greater to keep lungs clear of adventitious sounds. -Blood tinged drainage from the JP tube is expected
What is an indicator of infection or transplant rejection?
Fever
integumentary manifestation of chronic renal failure?
Gray-Bronze skin color
A patient diagnosed AKI has a serum potassium level of 6.5 mEq/L. The nurse anticipates administering_____.
Kayexalate -cation-exchage resins. Exchanges sodium ions for potassium ions in the intestinal tract
Which nursing intervention should the nurse caring for the client with pyelonephritis implement?
Teach client to increase fluid intake up to 3 liters per day
