Written by students who passed Immediately available after payment Read online or as PDF Wrong document? Swap it for free 4.6 TrustPilot
logo-home
Document preview thumbnail
Preview 2 out of 9 pages
Other

RNSSG1314/ RNSG 1341 Adult Health 3 Exam 1 guide 2026, completed latest 2026/2027.

Document preview thumbnail
Preview 2 out of 9 pages

RNSSG1314/ RNSG 1341 Adult Health 3 Exam 1 guide 2026, completed latest 2026/2027.

Content preview

lOMoARcPSD|17808653




Adult Health 3 Exam 1
▪ S/S of uremia
o AFFECTS EVERY SYSTEM HF,d HiN.
risk for edema, aldosterone axis + the
o s/s of fluid overload > increases of renin-angiotensin
-

-
activation
HTN results from aldosterone secretion
.




o confusion concomitant increased


is1)
o weakness
o uremic fetor (urinary)
pg o thin hair and nails
o ulcer formation
o hiccups
o hyperkalemia (EKG CHANGES)
▪ patho of ESRD
o buildup of toxins (uremia)
nonfunctioning glomeruli
o decreased renal function
▪ low GFR (<15), low filtration - > due to
bp
o uncontrolled diabetes is usually the cause - >
high sugar high,


▪ clinical manifestations of fluid overload in ESRD
o pericarditis, pericardial effusion, and tamponade
▪ tx: hemodialysis to remove fluid
o JVD
o Pulmonary infiltrates
o Crackles
▪ ESRD fluid overload complications (pg. 1583) -1570 angi n
a


o Anemia -substance produced by Kidneys ~
results in
fatigue,
▪ Due to decreased erythropoietin production, decreased RBC lifespan, GI
bleeds from toxin/ulcer formation, and blood loss from hemodialysis
o Bone disease & metastatic and vascular calcifications
▪ Due to retention of phosphorus, low serum calcium, abnormal vit D
metabolism and high aluminum levels
o Hyperkalemia -issuereakdown
▪ Due to decreased excretion, metabolic acidosis, catabolism, and excessive
intake (nutrition, fluid, and meds)
o Hypertension of renin-
malfunction are
▪ Sodium and water retention (angiotensin) : help with heart health a aldoster
o Pericarditis, pericardial effusion, and tamponade due to retention
of angiotensin-
uremic waste products.
▪ BUN - Inadequate
dialysis
o 10-20
▪ Cr
o 0.5-1.2
▪ K
o 3.5-5
▪ Mag
o 1.2-2.5 (DON’T NEED TO KNOW VALUE JUST THAT IT IS HIGH IN ESRD
PATIENTS)
▪ Urine output
o 30 mL/hr

, lOMoARcPSD|17808653




dains
pudding,
phosphors Ngunt milk
,
.


a foods
CanProcessedment
low
~
▪ Diet restrictions for ESRD patients (pg. 1584) No Sodium
leafy o Low protein
No no > -
o Low potassium are
veggies > Apples
,


aomatoes ▪ Foods high in potassium include potatoes, oranges, citrus, salt substitutes
avocado
-


the best choice
o Fluid restriction
▪ ESRD medications (pg. 1583) carbonate
o Calcium binders or calcium > treats -
hyperphosphatemiahypocalcemia
▪ Calcium acetate (PhosLo)
o Phosphate binder
> sevelamer carbonate
▪ Renagel -
o Erythropoietin (for anemia)
▪ Epoetin alfa
o Anticonvulsants
▪ Benzodiazepine – diazepam
▪ Hydantoin - phenytoin
o Inotropes
▪ Digoxin – cardiac glycosides
▪ Beta receptor agonist - dobutamine
o Diuretics
▪ ESRD patient education
o Nutrition
o Worsening s/s
▪ Imbalanced nutrition nursing interventions in ESRD patients (care plan pg. 1585)
o Promote high biologic value protein like eggs, dairy, and meat
o High calory, low protein, low sodium, and low potassium diet
o Assess weight changes
o Labs: electrolytes, BUN, creatinine, protein, transferrin, and iron levels
o Assess patients diet history, food preferences, and calorie counts
o Assess for factors that can contribute to altered intake
▪ Anorexia, n/v, depression, diet unpalpable to patient, lack of
understanding of restrictions, and stomatitis
o Provide patients food preferences within the restrictions for phosphate
binders
o Schedule medications so that they are not given right before meals-Except are first bite
which given we
▪ Possible complications after hemodialysis pg 1580 -


of food.
o Bleeding
o Infection
o Hypotension (COMMON BUT NOT NORMAL)
o Complications on pg. 1591
▪ Heart failure, coronary artery disease, stroke, and peripheral vascular
disease
▪ Anemia
▪ Gastric ulcers
▪ Metallic taste in mouth and n/v
▪ Renal osteodystrophy can cause bone pain and fractures
▪ Phosphorus deposits in skin cause itching
▪ Shortness of breath

Document information

Uploaded on
May 27, 2026
Number of pages
9
Written in
2025/2026
Type
Other
Person
Unknown
$14.49

Wrong document? Swap it for free Within 14 days of purchase and before downloading, you can choose a different document. You can simply spend the amount again.
Written by students who passed
Immediately available after payment
Read online or as PDF

Seller avatar
Reputation scores are based on the amount of documents a seller has sold for a fee and the reviews they have received for those documents. There are three levels: Bronze, Silver and Gold. The better the reputation, the more your can rely on the quality of the sellers work.
MindCraft
3.8
(47)
Sold
368
Followers
7
Items
2789
Last sold
1 hour ago


Why students choose Stuvia

Created by fellow students, verified by reviews

Quality you can trust: written by students who passed their tests and reviewed by others who've used these notes.

Didn't get what you expected? Choose another document

No worries! You can instantly pick a different document that better fits what you're looking for.

Pay as you like, start learning right away

No subscription, no commitments. Pay the way you're used to via credit card and download your PDF document instantly.

Student with book image

“Bought, downloaded, and aced it. It really can be that simple.”

Alisha Student

Working on your references?

Create accurate citations in APA, MLA and Harvard with our free citation generator.

Working on your references?

Frequently asked questions