NR 328 - Exam 2 Latest Update Already Passed

NR 328 - Exam 2 Latest Update Already Passed Acute Renal Failure: Nutrition - concentrate food sources high in carbs and fat but low in protein, potassium and sodium - control of water balance is extremely important (IV fluids preferred) Acute Renal Failure: Treatment - prevention - treating the underlying cause - management of complications - provision of supportive therapy Appendicitis: S/S - RLQ pain - fever - rigid abdomen - decreased or absent bowel sounds - vomiting - constipation or diarrhea - anorexia - tachycardia - pallor - lethargy Blood Pressure - start bp screenings at 3 year check up - arm and leg bp to screen for coarctation of aorta - teach about bp meds Burn Grafts - auto: from yourself - ollo: from cadaver Burn Phases: Acute/Emergent Phase - 24-72 hours after initial burn or until adequate resuscitation - run cool/room temp water over burn - establish airway and breathing - IV access and fluid resuscitation - insert foley - ng for gastric compression - pain medications after oxygen and fluids started Burn Phases: Management Phase - occurs after adequate resuscitation (72 hours) - pain relief - prevent infection - hydrotherapy - open or closed dressings or graft - fluid therapy - iv antibiotics - topical silvadene or sulfamylon - wound care - limit free water intake Burn Phases: Output Goals - 1ml = 1 g - 0.5 - 1ml/kg/hr 30kg