Kidney Disease and Nursing Care

These flashcards cover key concepts and nursing care related to kidney disease, including definitions, symptoms, assessments, and treatments.

The presence of dark reddish, polar colored urine can indicate __.

edema, aortic issues, or dehydration.

Management of fluid volume excess in patients often includes diuretics such as __.

furosemide.

Albumin is used for plasma volume management in conditions such as __.

burns and shock.

Acute kidney injury is often indicated by changes in __.

fluid volume.

Hypokalemia can occur if there's an excessive use of diuretics, which can lead to __ when kidney function improves.

hyperkalemia.

Chronic kidney disease is often related to underlying conditions like and .

diabetes and hypertension.

In Stage 3 chronic kidney disease, GFR levels typically range between and .

30 to 59.

Patients in Stage 5 chronic kidney disease have a GFR of less than __.

15 milliliters per minute.

Important nursing assessments for patients include monitoring __, vitals, and daily weights.

urinalysis.

Complications of chronic kidney disease may include systemic infections, DVT, and __.

cardiac complications.

Dietary recommendations for patients with chronic kidney disease include a __ diet.

low sodium.

Dialysis serves as a treatment option for kidney disease but is not a __.

cure.

It is crucial for patients to __ their antibiotic regimen if they have a past infection.

complete.

The use of __ during dialysis helps manage certain deficiencies.

erythropoietin.

Collaboration with a __ is important in managing chronic kidney disease care.

dietitian.

Assessments for elderly patients must consider __ risk during treatment.

fall.

Monitoring __ balance is a key component of nursing care for kidney injury patients.

electrolyte.