RENAL FAILURE
Prof. Stroehlein
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OBJECTIVES
Identify patients with Actual /Potential Acute or Chronic Renal
Failure and respond with appropriate care
Describe alterations in body functions related to Renal self care
deficits.
Discuss and interpret diagnostic tests related to Renal self care
deficits.
Discuss social, economical, cultural factors that impact an
individuals self care.
Use effective teaching and therapeutic communication skills with
parents ,patients families and significant others
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ANATOMY
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Kidney System Functions
1.
Eliminate water-soluble nitrogenous end- products of protein metabolism; Excretion of waste products
2.
Maintain electrolyte balance in body fluids
3.
Get rid of the excess electrolytes …show more content…
Vitamin D decreases causing osteodystrophy 46
Pathophysiology of CRF
As nephrons are destroyed, remaining nephrons
hypertrophy
Glomerular capillary flow and pressure increase in
these nephrons
Remaining nephrons predisposed to …show more content…
of Left Nephrectomy
2@ry to Ca 10 years ago,and a Hx.HTN,is noted to have STEMI on EKG w/o S/S in his PMD’s office. Patient sent via EMS to ED,then transferred to the cath lab where an angiography w contrast and a stent placement was performed.
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Case Presentation
Post Procedure Labs: