Glomerulonephritis: Inflammation of the Glomerulus - Answers Expected Symptoms:
-HTN
-Progressive Kidney Function Change
-Edema
-Fatigue
-Mild Proteinuria & Hematuria
Glomernulonephritis - Answers Complications:
-fluid overload
-HTN
-edema
-oliguria
-uremia
-FLUID & ELECTROLYTE IMBALANCE
Urolithiasis: Urinary Tract Stones - Answers Risk Factors:
-dehydration, high urine acidity or alkalinity, & drugs
-family history, obese, diabetes, or gout
Urolithiasis - Answers Signs and Symptoms:
-excruciating pain
-renal colic
-nausea/vomiting, pallor, & diaphoresis
-flank pain
-flank pain toward abdomen or down groin
-hematuria
Urolithiasis: - Answers Treatment:
, -opioids & NSAIDs
-spasmolytic drugs
-thiazide diuretic & allopurinol
-lithotripsy
-antibiotics
Urolithiasis: - Answers Plan of Care:
-increase fluid intake
-drugs
-walking
-maintain nutrition
Urolithiasis: - Answers Diet:
-calcium oxalate type: avoid oxalate: spinach, black tea, rhubarb
-calcium phosphate type: limit animal proteins, dairy
-struvite type: limit high phosphate foods: dairy, organ meats, whole grains
-uric acid type: decrease purine: organ meats, poultry, fish, gravies, red wines, sardines
-cystine: limit animal protein, increase oral fluids
If patient has ESWL (lithotripsy) what should be expected vs reported to provider? - Answers Expected:
-extensive bruising
-blood in urine
Reported:
-pain
-fever
-chills
-dysuria
Purpose: