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The diuretic phase is 2nd, what will you see?
Answers :Urine output slowly returns, hypokalemia, hypotension, BUN/ creatinine
decreases but still elevated
What does recovery phase mean?
Answers :Kidneys are recovering through a slow process, urine vl & BUN is
normal
What are nursing interventions for Acute Renal Failure?
Answers :Daily weights, I&O's,treat the cause & diuretics
What is the best diet for a client w/ acute renal failure?
Answers :High carb & low protein
What allergy is contraindicated for contrast?
Answers :Iodine/Shellfish
What are the major complications of having an amputation performed ?
Answers :Infections, skin breakdown, phantom limb pain, joint contractures
What is the positioning for care?
AKA-(above the knee) amputation
Answers :Elevate 1st 24hrs then prone position to prevent hip flexion
,What is the positioning for care?
BKA-(below the knee) amputation
Answers :Elevate foot of bed 1st 24hrs then prone position twice daily to prevent
hip flexion
Aneurysm
Answers :Dilation formed at a weak point on the wall of an artery
Aneurysm: what sound would be heard on auscultation?
Answers :Blowing bruit
What are risk factors for aneurysm?
Answers :Arteriosclerosis, infection ( syphillis), smoking, HTN
Signs of a ruptured Aneurysm?
Answers :Identify the allergen
Asthma: What medications work best for treatment
Answers :Anti-inflammatory
Corticosteroids
Bronchodilators
Leukotriene modifiers
Metered dose inhalers
Tx-Asthma: What should you give first?
Steroid or Bronchodilator
Answers :Bronchodilator
What are Leukotriene modifiers?
Answers :Drugs used to block the chemical Leukotriene reduces inflammatory
Ex. Montelukast (Singulair)
Autonomic Dysreflexia occurs in clients w/ what kind of injury?
Answers :Spinal cord injury ( T-5 or above)
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