-inflammation and damage to the filtering part of the kidneys
caused by a strep infection - ANS-glomerulonephritis
-Lowers potassium via excretion in the the stool
ASSESS BOWELS - ANS-Kayexalate
-tinnitus
-trouble hearing high pitched noises - ANS-Early signs of hearing loss
? - ANS-ambulating a blind patient
1.010-1.030 - ANS-Normal specific gravity of urine
135-145 - ANS-Normal Level of Sodium (Na+)
4,000-11,000 - ANS-Normal WBC count
4.5-8 - ANS-Normal urine pH
8.5-10.5 - ANS-Normal calcium levels
a test of renal function that measures the flow of filtered fluid through the kidneys per unit of
time; CAN TEST FOR AKI - ANS-Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR)
a urine specimen obtained by cleaning the genitalia first and then capturing a midstream urine
sample - ANS-clean catch urine specimen
alcohol, red meat, seafood, organ meats
Avoid meat in general. - ANS-foods high in uric acid
ANGLE oN the back FORMED BY THE 12TH RIB that are over the kidneys; CVA tenderness on
exam can indicate kidney infection - ANS-Costovertebral angle (CVA)
AVOID EXERCISE W/DKA
EAT BEFORE AND/OR HAVE SNACKS READY FOR DURING/AFTER - ANS-Blood sugar and
exercise
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