Nio C. Noveno,
Noveno, RN
RN,, MAN
The Human Kidney
Formation of erythropoietin
Obstructive disorders
Usually idiopathic:
– Infection
Immobilization
Cystine
Tumors
Genetic disorder
Renal tubular acidosis
Intake of steroids Struvite
Infection related
Clinical manifestations
Pain
Hematuria
Monitor I & O
Predisposing factors:
– Cigarette smoking
– Exposure to rubber dyes
– Abuse of phenacetin-containing
analgesics
– Recurrent UTI
– Recurrent nephrolithiasis
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Bladder carcinoma
Clinical manifestations
– Gross painless hematuria
– Dysuria
– Frequent urination
Diagnostics
– Urinalysis
– IVP
– Cystoscopy with biopsy
– CT scan
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Bladder carcinoma
Medical Management Nursing management
Most common
problem of adult male
reproductive organ
Cause is not
completely
understood
Not a predisposing
factor for prostatic
carcinoma
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Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
Clinical manifestations:
– Same as BPH
– Hard, nodular, fixed mass upon rectal exam
Laboratory diagnostics:
– Elevated PSA, acid & alkaline phosphatase
– Bone scan
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Prostate cancer
Cardiac dysrhythmias
↑ K+, ↓ Na+, acidosis
Inability to regulate electrolytes Kusmaull’s breathing
Coma
CHF
Fluid overload
Inability to excrete fluid loads Pulmonary edema
Hypertension
Urine output of 4-5 L/day
Hypotension
Hypovolemia Tachycardia
Improving mental alertness
Diuretic ↓ Na+ Weight loss
↓ K+ Dry mucous membranes
Muscle weakness
Constipation
Nursing management:
1. Maintain F & E balance
• Accurate I & O
• Weigh daily
• Maintain fluid restrictions
• Assess for signs of fluid overload
2. Maintain nutrition
• Moderate CHON, low K+, high CHO, high fat
• Measures to relieve nausea
4. Prevent injury
• Keep side rails elevated (pad if necessary)
• Protect from bleeding
5. Prevent infection
• Maintain asepsis
• Reverse isolate
• Turn frequently
• Meticulous skin care
• Relieve pruritus
Decreased renal
reserve
Renal insufficiency
Renal failure
End-stage renal
disease
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Chronic renal failure (CRF)
Diagnostics: Anemia
Blood chemistry – Epoieitin alfa
Urinalysis
– Iron
KUB-TUZ
– Folate and Vitamin B12
Medical management: – Blood transfusion
Conservative TX
Fluid and electrolyte control Hypertension
– Hyperkalemia
Diet
Dialysis Dialysis
Exchange resins
– Hypocalcemia/
hyperphosphatemia Renal transplant
Phosphate binders
Diet
Vitamin D
Ambulatory:
3-5 passes/day
Continuous cycling:
3-7x during sleep
AVF
ACCESS Subclavian vein Peritoneum
Arteriovenous graft
DURATION 2-4 H 36 H
Promote comfort
– Give anti-pruritics
– Use emolient baths, keep skin moist
– Provide good oral hygiene
Lungs hypoventilate to
↑ or normal Paco2, ↑ Paco2, kidneys
Metabolic alkalosis
↑HCO3-, ↑ pH conserve H+ excrete
HCO3-
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Causes of Acid-Base Disorders
Nursing management:
Metabolic acidosis
Administer sodium
Causes:
bicarbonate
DKA, uremia,
starvation, diarrhea, Monitor for signs of
severe infections hyperkalemia
Provide alkaline
Manifestations: mouthwash
Headache, nausea Lubricate lips to prevent
and vomiting dryness
Signs of hyperkalemia I & O
Seizures, coma, Institute seizure precaution
hyperventilation
Monitor ABG & electrolyte
losses
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Causes of Acid-Base Disorders
Metabolic alkalosis
Causes: Nursing management:
Severe vomiting, NGT Decreased
suctioning, diuretic respirations
therapy, excessive Replace fluids nad
ingestion of NaHCO3, electrolytes losses
biliary drainage I&O
Assess for signs of
Manifestations: hypokalemia
Nausea and vomiting Monitor ABG &
Signs and symptoms electrolytes
of hypokalemia
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Causes of Acid-Base Disorders
Respiratory acidosis
Causes:
Hypoventilation: COPD, Nursing management:
barbiturate or sedative Semi-Fowler’s
overdose, acute airway
obstruction, Patent airway
neuromuscular disorders Turn, cough, deep-
breath
Manifestations: Administer fluids
Headache, weakness, O2 therapy
visual disturbances, rapid
respirations, confusion, Monitor ABG
drowsiness, tachycardia,
coma
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Causes of Acid-Base Disorders
Respiratory alkalosis
Causes: Nursing management:
Hyperventilation,
mechanical Offer reassurance
overventilation, Encourage breathing
encephalitis into a paper bag
Manifestations:
Provide sedation as
Numbness and tingling of
mouth and extremities ordered
Inability to concentrate Monitor mechanical
Rapid respirations, dry ventilation and ABG
mouth, coma
UC PC FC
pH ↓ or ↑ ↓ or ↑ normal
↓ or ↑
HCO3- ↓ or ↑ ↓ or ↑
normal
↓ or ↑
Paco2 ↓ or ↑ ↓ or ↑
normal
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Renal System Disorders
Nio C. Noveno, USRN, MAN