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To remember the clinical findings associated w/UTI think urinary tract is FULL of infection:
F-frequent urge to void
U-urine that is foul smelling and cloudy
L-low grade fever
L-lethargy
No P No K.
If the patient isn't peeing, they are probably retaining potassium, therefore they shouldn't be getting it.
Nursing Considerations for renal failure --KIDNEY:
K - Keeping fluid balance
I - Inspecting the skin for Pruritus
D - Dietary Instructions
N - No to Acidosis
E - Electrolyte imbalance maintainance
Y - Your blood counts
ASSESSMENT on dehydration
D=dry skin & mucous membrane
E=eyeball/fontannel sunken
H=hypotension
Y= you feel coolness/mottling of the extremeties
D=delayed capillary filling time
R= response to stimuli/LOC changes
A= absence of tears
T=tachycardia
I=increase urine specific gravity
O=oliguria
N=no/loss skin turgor and elasticity
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
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