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NURS 2050 Exam 2 (Pedi)

Kidneys

Remove liquid waste from the blood in the form of urine




Keep a stable balance of salts and other substances in the blood. Helps maintain
blood pressure




Produce erythropoietinhormone that aids the formation of RBCs




Disorders of the Kidneys

-Subject to many of the same types of disorders that affect other body structures

-developmental defects

-Infections

-Altered immune responses

-Neoplasms




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Renal System Assessment

-Physical examination




---inspection of genitalia




---palpation (CVA tenderness)




*** tap the back with the hand cupped over location of the kidney




***would cause great discomfort in a kidney infection




-History taking




---previous UTI, calculi, retention

,---medications




---patterns of elimination (how often? color? odor?)




-Observation of symptoms




-Laboratory, radiologic, or other evaluation methods




Normal Characteristics of Urine

Kidney reaches near-adult function at 6-12 months




Bladder capacity in ounces: AGE + 2




Make sure child urinates at least Q 4 hrs during your shift!!!




pH 5 to 9 & Clear SG 1.001 to 1.035




***specific gravity is very important




NONE OF THE FOLLOWING in the urine :

, Glucose RBCs Ketones Casts HGB Nitrites WBCs




***urinalysis




Minimum Urine Output

Infants: 1-2 ml/kg/hour




***much less able to concentrate urine therefore more output




Children 1-12 years: 1 ml/kg/hour




Adolescents > 12 years: 0.5 ml/kg/hour




Diagnostic Studies

Dipstick

***can be done at bedside

***requires maintenance and observation

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