RENAL

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Renal Concentration tests

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evaluate the ability of the kidney to concentrate urine

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Measured by specific gravity (normal range is 1.003-1.035).

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Renal Concentration tests

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a direct visualization of uretera and bladder by cystoscope

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Cystoscopy

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can test for several disorders

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urinalysis

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urinalysis can test for several disorders such as:

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Diabetes Mellitus, dehydration, a urinary tract infection, kidney trauma, and glomerulonephritis

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The most common presenting symptoms of acute glomerulonephritis are

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hematuria and proteinuria

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Restrict protein intake for client with

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acute renal failure

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Urinary output is measured for 24 hours in

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Creatinine Clearance test

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Blood chemistries such as Blood Urea Nitrogen(BUN) analysis will indicate the

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ability of the kidney to excrete waste products

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A urine culture and sensitivity can be collected by a

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voided specimen (clean catch) or a sterilized catheterized specimen

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The result identifies bacterial count, as well as the infectious agent and its antibiotic sensitivity

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A urine culture and sensitivity

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A creatinine clearance test

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the best indicator of the kidney’s filtration function

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A creatinine clearance test

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It measures the amount of creatinine filtered by the glomeruli over a 24-hour period

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an inflammatory disease of both kidneys that interferes with glomerular filtration

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Acute Glomerulonephritis

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strain all urine and check for presence of stone

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For client with suspected renal calculi

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most commonly caused by repeated streptococcal infection in childhood

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Acute Glomerulonephritis

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involves the removal of prostatic tissue by instrumentation through urethra

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Transuretheral resection of the Prostrate (TURP)

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caused by a lesion in the high thoracic or cervical cord

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Autonomic Dysreflexia

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Kegel exercises

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For a patient with problem of urinary incontinence teach

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Autonomic Dysreflexia

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Severe hypertension, sweating, headaches noted. May occur with blockage in urine catheter

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often is often used to treat urinary tract infections

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Pyridium

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Pyridium

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Teach patient that it stains urine a reddish-orange color

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encouraging increased fluid intake and decreased calcium intake if appropriate

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Nursing care for urolithiasis includes

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showering instead of bathing (especially bubble bath)

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Teach clients with recurrent UTI preventive measures such as

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antibacterial defenses.

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Free flow of urine together with large urine output and normal pH are

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Intravenous pyelogram (IVP):

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injection of contrast dye for visualization on X-ray film of absence, presence, location, size and configuration of each kidney, the filling of the renal pelvis, and outlines the ureters

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Check for allergy to iodine

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shell fish or some type of seafood