NUR 2063 NUR2063 Essentials Of
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NUR 2063 / NUR2063: Essentials Of Pathophysiology
Exam 2
What Are The Three Stages Of AKI Presentation?
- Prodromal
- Oliguric
- Post-Oliguric
Causes Of Chronic Kidney Disease
- Outcome Of Progressive And Irrevocable Loss Of Functional Nephrons.
- Due To Kidney Not Recovering
• Can Lead Up To End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Which Requires Dialysis
Risk Factors Of Chronic Kidney Disease
- Diabetes
- Hypertension
- Recurrent Pyelonephritis
- Polycystic Kidney Disease
- History Of Exposure To Toxins
- Age Over 65
- Ethnicity (African American Male Higher Risk)
Complications Of Chronic Kidney Disease
- Hypertension And Cardiovascular Disease
- Uremic Syndrome
- Metabolic Acidosis
- Electrolyte Imbalances
- Bone And Mineral Disorders
- Malnutrition
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- Anemia
- Pain
- Depression
Hypertension And Cardiovascular Disease
- (Increased Blood Volume) Hypervolemia, Escalated Atherosclerotic Process
Uremic Syndrome
- Can't Get Rid Of Normal Metabolic Waste
Retention Of Metabolic Wastes, Impaired Healing, Pruritusm Dermatitis, And Uremic Frost (Itching
& Discomfort)
. Metabolic Acidosis
- Retention Of Acidic Waste Products, Hyperkalemia
Electrolyte Imbalances
- Retained Potassium (Hyperkalemia), Phosphorus, And Magnesium
Bone And Mineral Disorders
Elevated Phosphorus And PTH Causes Altered Bone/Mineral Metabolism.
Kidneys Are Unable To Reabsorb Calcium (Body Steals Calcium From Parts Of The Body)
Malnutrition
- Decreased Intake, Depression, And Dietary Limitations (Decreased Salt, Protein And Potassium)
Anemia
- Lack Of Erythropoietin (Produces New RBC), Uremia Shortens Rbcs Life Pain
- Many Reasons; Disease Itself, Treatment, Comorbidities
Depression
- Comorbid Conditions; Disease Itself; Disruption Of Social Interactions And Relationships Urge
Incontinence
- Sudden Need To Void With An Involuntary Leakage Of Urine
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If It Happens At Night (Nocturia) It Is Called Overactive Bladder
Stress Incontinence
- Small Amounts Of Urine Are Voided Involuntarily When There Is An Increase In Intraabdominal
Pressure. (More Common In Women Following Childbirth; Can Occur With Coughing, Sneezing
And Lifting Heavy Objects) Neurogenic Bladder
From A Disruption Of Nervous Communication That Controls Micturition.
Seen In Individuals With Stroke, Parkinson's, MS, And Spinal Cord Injuries.
Functional Incontinence
- Secondary To Physical Or Environmental Limitations Such As Not Getting To The Toilet In Time.
Mixed Incontinence
- A Combination Of Both Stress And Urge Incontinence
More Common In Elderly Women
Overflow Incontinence
- When The Bladder Becomes Full And Overflows (Due To Something Physically Blocking; NOT
From Holding Urine)
Cystitis (UTI)
- Inflammation Of The Bladder Lining Due To E. Coli From Infections, Chemical Irritants Or Stones.
General S/S Of Cystitis (UTI)
- Frequency, Urgency, Dysuria, Suprapubic Pain, And Cloudy Urine
S/S Of Cystitis (UTI) In Children
- Fever, Irritability, Poor Feeding, Vomiting, And Diarrhea.
S/S Of Cystitis (UTI) In Older Adults
- Delirium And New Onset Incontince.
. Patient Teachings To Prevent Cystitis
- Urinate Before And After Sexual Intercourse
- Wipe Front To Back
- Take Antibiotics As Prescribed
- Increase Fluid Intake
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