Nur 176 Exam 2 Blueprint Hondros College

This study source was downloaded by 100000859819779 from CourseHero.com on 02-09-2023 14:01:06 GMT -06:00https://www.coursehero.com/collection/102785676/NUR-176-Exam-2-Blueprintdocx/ NUR 176 Exam 2 Blueprint Diet for chronic renal failure- broccoli and asparagus b/c of potassium and sodium restrictions Is a patient with cystitis more or less at risk for UTI? More at risk Priority intervention with dialysis? Weight the patient before and after Post op patient has 120 mL in their foley bag over an 8 hr period what do you do? Its not normalbut not dire. Dont call the MD. Assess the vitals signs and the patients status. Patient with cystitis has frequent UTIs- to prevent tell them to fully empty bladder and encourage fluids Patient has difficulty with elimination- increase fluid intake to flush kidneys Whats one of the first signs of a UTI? Confusion- alert and oriented yesterday, confused today suspect a UTI Lab values that determine renal status/function? BUN and creatinine. Know the levels! BUN: 10-20, Creatinine: 0.6-1.2 What causes the dysuria in a BPH patient? Enlarged/swollen prostate constricting the urethra A patient is on peritoneal dialysis (they do at home by themselves at night time) and the diasolit is running slowly what will you teach them? Check for kinks Purpose