ELMINATION

Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)

Sudden kidney shutdown (hours–days), often reversible.

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)

Long-term, progressive loss of kidney function.

BUN

Blood Urea Nitrogen; a waste product measured to assess kidney function.

Creatinine (Cr)

A waste product from muscle metabolism used to evaluate kidney function.

Electrolyte Imbalance

A disturbance in the levels of electrolytes, particularly potassium, in the body.

Fluid Overload

A condition resulting from excess body fluid, causing swelling and high blood pressure.

ADPIE

Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation - a nursing process framework.

Kussmaul’s Breathing

Deep rapid breathing often associated with metabolic acidosis.

Dialysis

A medical process to remove waste and excess fluid from the blood when kidneys fail.

Hemodialysis

A method of dialysis where blood is cleaned by a machine 3 times a week.

Peritoneal Dialysis

A type of dialysis that uses the belly lining as a filter with a catheter and dialysate.

Pyelonephritis

A kidney infection caused by bacteria ascending the urinary tract.

Acute Glomerulonephritis

An immune system attack on the kidneys, often following a streptococcal infection.

Nephrosclerosis

Hardening of kidney blood vessels typically resulting from long-term high blood pressure.

Edema

Swelling caused by excess fluid trapped in the body's tissues.

Proteinuria

The presence of abnormal quantities of protein in the urine, indicating kidney damage.

Antipyretics

Medications used to reduce fever.

Hypertension

High blood pressure, a risk factor for kidney damage.

Daily Weights

A method to monitor fluid balance and detect fluid overload.

Strict I&O

Strict monitoring of intake and output of fluids to maintain balance.