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disorder of the renal system (risk factors (Diseases such as diabetes…
disorder of the renal system
definition of renal system
It maintains homeostasis in the body by regulating body fluids, electrolytes, waste products and acid balance.
Nursing care in the diagnostic proceedure
Giving anaesthesial.
Fluid intake should be encouraged if allowed.
The nurse must explain the procedure to the patient.
Monitor vital signs.
Urine should be observed for any bleeding.
Monitor and record fluid intake and output daily.
Encourage an increase in take in the diet.
risk factors
Diseases such as diabetes mellitus.
Hyperparathyroidism.
Nephrotoxic medication.
Advanced age.
Dehydration and inadequate intake water.
Immobility.
Hypertension
Exposure to the environment.
Instrumentation of the urinary tract.
Causes
Acquired structural defects as a result of trauma n infection.
Trauma to the kidneys, bladder, ureters and urethra.
Obstructive disorder.
Congenital defects.
Infections.
Nursing assessment and common findings
Personal history
Present and past health problems.
Lifestyle.
Family history.
Doing physical examination.
Pain e.g dysuria or burning micturition.
Diagnostic procedure.
Blood studies.
Radiographic studies.
Urine studies.
Endoscopic examination.
Measurement of weight.
Renal biopsy.