Hondros College Nurnur 176176 Exam #2 Study Guide

This study source was downloaded by 100000859819779 from CourseHero.com on 02-09-2023 13:59:48 GMT -06:00https://www.coursehero.com/collection/61677825/176-exam-2-study-guidedocx/ NUR 176 Exam 2 Study GuideGlasgow coma Scale: 1= no response, under 8= coma, (15= normal)1. Eye opening response2. Verbal Response3. Motor ResponseTop methods to see functions of kidneys:#1- Creatinine 0.6-1.2 #2- BUN (junk in blood) 10-20 #3- Specific Gravity 1.001-1.035What is GFR (Glomerular Filtration Rate)- check how well the kidneys average. Normal= 90-120. Early stage of Renal Failure= 60 of below. Renal Disease: -80% loss Appearance of shiny/grey/ashy extremities -Lethargic In-stage treatment is Dialysis. Shouldnt give Antidiuretic, b/c kidneys are already weak. More susceptible for UTI.INSAIDS can cause permanent damage to kidneys, if taken excessively. Types of Dialysis -75-80% of diabetics are in dialysis (destroys eyes & kidneys)-Fluid restrictions and low Potassium diet.Peritoneal Dialysis : Surgeon punches hole in peritoneal cavity, puts tube in PT (Sterile). If want dialysis right now, no hole. Patho- Put fluid in tube, leave in, itll absorb the junk. Then unclamp, dump, measure. Dwell time- 2 to 4 hrs. Can do at home daily, more susceptible to infection. Can reposition patient if needed. 1 st thing before and after dialysis session: Weight/Check siteClinical Manifestations Peritonitis (pain, tender, Abdomen distention &