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Diagnostic Test Flashcards

1
Q

What are the Renal Labs

A

Blood creatinine
(m 97-137)
(F 88-128)

Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) 7-18

Urinalysis

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24-hr urine collection measures what?

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Creatinine, urea nitrogen, sodium, chloride, calcium, catecholamines, and proteins

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24-hr collection for creatinine measures what?

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Glomerular filtration rate for clients with impaired kidney function

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4
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Only condition that increases blood creatinine levels?

A

Kidney disease

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Factors affecting blood urea nitrogen (BUN)

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Dehydration, infection, chemotherapy, steroid therapy, reabsorption of blood in the liver

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What should the nurse educate the client on for renal labs?

A

Void first urine
Refrigerate urine or store on ice

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