Flashcards in Chronic Renal Failure Deck (8)
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Chronic renal failure is progressive and irreversible. True or false?
True
2
WHat are the possible causes of CRF
Hypertension, DM II, frequent infections, renal/urinary obstruction
3
What signs/symptoms would clients show?
Decreased urine output, hypertension, decreased urine specific gravity, fluid overload
4
What is uremic frost?
Urea crystals that come through the skin with perspiration
5
Where would you see this frost?
Face, underarms, groin; teach cliet to wash skin with plain water
6
What are the nursing interventions for chronic renal failure?
Modification of diet, give diuretics, anti-hypertensives, monitor BUN and creatinine, daily weight
7
Clients may need ____ to assist with waste removal.
Dialysis
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