GU and Renal Conditions
The nurse is caring for a newborn with hypospadias. His parents ask if circumcision is an option. Which is the nurse's best response?
"Circumcision is an option, but it cannot be done at this time." surgery may use the foreskin
How to calculate BP in kids
"Normal BP"= 90 + (2x kids age)
normal urine output for kids
1 ml/kg/hr
Renal conditions labs
BUN, Cr, GFR, CMP
GU labs
BUN, Cr, eGFR, CMP, creatinine clearance UA, urine culture, blood culture (if severe) tox screen (for drugs, or ingestion of chemicals)
nephrotic syndrome
Damage to Glomerular basement membrane → loss of protein in urine & accumulation of extravascular fluid Accumulation of fluid in extravascular space: outside vasculature Congenital, secondary (ex: lupus, chemotherapy, etc.), Idiopathic
Urinary tract infection etiology
Gram-negative enteric (Ex: E. Coli) , Gram-positive bacteria (Ex: Staphylococcus) Girls (i.e. vaginas) > Boys (i.e., penises) Urinary retention/ stasis Constipation
HTN in kids and adults
HTN in kids=think kidney issues HTN in adults=think cardiac issues
Acute renal injury labs
Inc BUN, Cr, K dec GFR, Na
nephrotic syndrome labs
Inc BUN, Cr, lipids dec albumin
Which combination of signs is commonly associated with glomerulonephritis?
Mild proteinuria, hematuria, decreased urinary output, and lethargy
A child had a UTI 3 months ago and was treated with an oral antibiotic. A follow-up urinalysis revealed normal results. The child has had no other problems until this visit when the child is complaining of burning with urination. Which is the most appropriate plan? Select apply that apply.
Obtain urinalysis and urine culture Send the patient home with an antibiotic if UA is positive
Glomerularnephritis
Post infection glomerular inflammation → decreased ability to filter -glomerular leakage of proteins -water & sodium retention
Potassium and kidney issues
Potassium high in kidney issues =low or no K in fluids/food/meds
UTI labs
UA, urine culture
How to collect urine
Ubag urine cup (clean catch-clean outer genitalia, or regular collection) straight catheter: sterile, for collection of urine in bladder, go through urethra, in drug tox indwelling catheter/foley: balloon gets inflated once catheter is inside urethra to hold it in place, look at urine output over time, after surgery, cancer treatment *consider patient hx of abuse, restraints make sure another nurse is in the room during catheter insertion
Which is the best way to obtain a urine sample in an 8-month-old being evaluated for a UTI?
Using a straight catheter, obtain the sample, and immediately remove the catheter without waiting for the results of the urine sample
Antidieuretic Hormone (ADH)
a hormone released from the pituitary gland that causes water absorption in the kidneys thus concentrating the urine inc permeability of membrane to retain fluid
GU assessment
anatomic differences urine: color, odor, apparence - amber color, red, brown (kidney injury) -foul smell (infection and STIs) -cloudy (infection) -blood clots/tissue sediment
UTI treatment
broad spectrum antibiotics *depends on culture education on hydration and not holding urine pyelonephritis: IV antibiotics
Obstructive Uropathies
congenital abdominal wall defect-bladder external, urinary tract malformations goal: urinary continence staged surgical corrections wound and skin care: keep moist family support! infection risk is high!
hypospadias
congenital abnormality in which the male urethral opening is on the undersurface (ventral) of the penis, instead of at its tip corrective surgery done around 18 months
Glomerularnephritis late/chronic symptoms
edema: facial, periorbital, peripheral hypertension urine: hematuria, proteinuria, cloudy, foamy
nephrotic syndrome signs
facial, periorbital, peripheral edema, ascites hypo/hypertension urine:proteinuria, dark, frothy
UTI symptoms
fever irritability foul smelling urine painful urination bedwetting/enuresis pyuria (WBC in urine)-may need urine culture pyelonephritis: high fever, flank pain
Role of the kidney
filtration: plasma pushed from glomerulus into Bowmans capsule reabsorption: filtered plasma reabsorbed into circulation secretion: intravascular content from circulation added to filtered content excretion: what is left is after these processes
Glomerularnephritis labs
inc BUN, Cr Positive culture for strep
Why do infants have low GFR?
infants have immature kidneys
Glomerularnephritis management
medications: diuretics, anti-hypertensives fluid restriction: strict I&O possible sodium/potassium restrictions (in food, fluids, meds)
Acute renal injury signs
oliguria (<1 ml/kg/hour) swelling due to fluid retention N/V: metabolic acidosis fatigue, shortness of breath
A 4-week-old infant presents to the clinic with a temperature of 38.5C, fussiness, decreased appetite, and normal physical examination. Which is the next management step? Select all that apply.
perform a urinary catheterization administer acetaminophen
Glomerularnephritis acute/early symptoms
puffiness of face in the morning blood in urine/brown urine urinating less than usual may have shortness of breath/high blood pressure
nephrotic syndrome management
renal biopsy medications: steroids, immunosuppressants sodium restriction relapse potential albumin/furosemide: makes someone pee, reduce edema antihypertensives strict I&O management
GU problems
risk for infection risk for fluid imbalance family adjustment when kid cant use the bathroom child development (can pull catheter out)
Acute renal injury etiology
severe dehydration, recent surgery, trauma (MVA, falls, recent surgery injuring kidney) glomerulonephritis, hemolytic uremic syndrome, high blood sugar, high blood pressure, exposure to toxic solvents or heavy metals, chemo, antivirals though IVs, recent infection tumors (Wilms'), stones is usually reversible
GU interventions
strict I&O catheter care post surgical care
Renal conditions interventions
strict I&O dietary and potential fluid restrictions daily weights blood pressure management
Acute renal injury management
treatment of underlying cause prevent further kidney damage fluid management- I&O dietary: low K, Na, protein hypertension management may need dialysis
Renal conditions nursing assessment
vital signs mental status: confusion, lethargy, appetite fluid balance: edema perfusion: cap refill urine analysis: visual/lab