Acute Renal Failure Flashcards

1
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What the definition of acute renal failure

A

Sudden loss of kidney functions to excrete toxins and regulate fluid/electrolytes

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What are some possible causes of acute renal failure?

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Infection
obstruction
shock

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There are three phases of acute renal failure what are they?

A

Oliguric
diuretic
recovery

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4
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During the oliguric phase, what do you see?

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  • This phase last 1 to 2 weeks
  • low urine output less than 400
  • Hyperkalemia, hypertension, elevated BUN/creatinine, elevated sodium and potassium
  • fluid overload

Elevated sodium and phosphate

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The diuretic phase second what will you see?

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  • urine output slowly returns, hypokalemia, hypotension, bun/creatinine decreases but still elevated
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6
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What does recovery mean?

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The kidneys are recovery through a slow process.

Urine output increases BUN is normal

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What are the nursing interventions for acute renal failure?

A

Treat the cause of renal failure

Diuretics

Strict I and Os

Daily weights

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8
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What is the best diet for a client with acute renal failure?

A

High carb and low protein

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9
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What 2 electrolytes will be elevated ?

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Sodium and phosphate

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