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1
Q

Is Chronic renal failure is what ?

A

is progressive and irreversible?

2
Q

What is the possible cause of CRF?

A
  1. Hypertension
  2. )DM 2
  3. Frequent infection
  4. )renal/urinary obstruction
3
Q

What signs/symptoms would clients Show?

A
  1. Decreases urine output
  2. ) decreased urine specific gravity
  3. ) hypertension
  4. ) fluid overload
4
Q

What is uremic frost ?

A

Urea crystals that come thru the skin with perspiration

5
Q

Where would you see this frost?

What do they wash it off with ?

A
  1. Face
  2. Underarms
  3. Groin

Teach patient to wash skin with plain water

6
Q

What are the nursing interventions for chronic renal failure ?

A
  1. ) daily weights
  2. )modification of diet
  3. ) give diuretics
  4. ) anti- hypertensive
  5. )monitor BUN and creatinine
7
Q

Clients may need _____to assist with waste removal ??

A

Dialysis

8
Q

What is the best diet for CRF?

What is the goal of the diet ?

A

High carb low protein -The goal of this diet is provide energy while decreasing protein metabolism

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