Exam 3 Practical/Vocational Nurse 1631 Study Guide

Exam 3 Practical/Vocational Nurse 1631 Study Guide American association of kidney patients (AAKP) Is a support group for dialysis patients What is TURP? transurethral resection of the prostate After a TURP procedure patient will have a 3way catheter for continuous bladder irrigation to keep urethra open to prevent obstruction, what should patient expect? Expect bloody urine How to know when to stop irrigation? If urine is not bloody or becoming more yellow pink. Spasms of lower abdomen what's the initial intervention? Check for the drainage to make sure there is no obstructions. Nursing Interventions of cystectomy Assess skin integrity What is created after cystectomy? Ileal conduit to redirect urine flow If someone is on bed rest with nephrosis and they ask why they are on bed rest? The recumbent position initiates diuresis What patient teaching should be provided with a patient scheduled for TURP? Red urine is normal and to be expected 71 yr old male recovering from TURP after catheter is removed, what might the patient experience? Dribbling With nephrotic syndrome, what diet modifications are needed? Low sodium High protein 42 yr old male has urinary diversion, what emotions might you see them experiencing? Altered body image Low self esteem With Thiazide Diuretics what electrolytes are concerning? Potassium, they are potassium depleting so patient should have a potassium supplement.