HH3- RENAL DISORDERS

HH3- RENAL DISORDERS


1. what are some labs that are important to renal function.: - creatinine (serum and urine)
- creatinine clearance test
- blood urea nitrogen (BUN)
- glomerular filtration rate (GFR)
2. what is the normal creatinine range (serum and urine): 50-100mmol/L
3. what is the normal BUN range?: 6-20mg/dL
4. what is the normal glomerular filtration rate?: equal to or above 60
5. what are some risk factors for a urinary tract infection?: - urinary stasis
- foreign bodies
- poor hygiene
- disease processes
- sexual activity
6. what are some clinical manifestations of a UTI: - dysuria
- frequent urination
- urgency
- supra-pubic discomfort
- flank pain
- chills, fever
7. what are some nursing interventions for a UTI?: - vitals, I/O, C+S
-CBC, BUN, CR, lytes
- antibiotics
- analgesics
8. what is an upper UTI?: an upper UTI is also known as pyelonephritis, it is the infection of the kidneys or ureters
9. what are some risk factors specific to upper UTI?: untreated lower UTI
10.what is the most severe complication of an upper UTI?: end stage renal disease
11.what are some signs and symptoms of an upper UTI?: - fatigue
- sudden fever and chills
- malaise
- N/V
12.what are some nursing interventions for an upper UTI?: - vitals, urinalysis, C/S, labs
- ultrasounds, CT scans
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- antibiotics
- analgesics
13.what is a lower UTI?: a lower UTI is the infection of the bladder (cystitis) or the urethra (urethritis)




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