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AKI/ CKD/ ESKD/Dialysis/ Kidney Transplant/ Cirrhosis

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Acute Kidney Injury is...   Sudden onset- rapid kidney loss demonstrated by a ↑ in creat & or ↓ UOP proteinuria 3 Phases: Pre-renal, Intra-renal, and Post-renal COMMON CAUSE: Acute Tubular Necrosis COMMON CAUSE OF DEATH: Infection * Potentially reversible  
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Risks of developing ATN are...   Major surgery, shock, sepsis, transfusion reaction, muscle injury, prolonged hypotension  
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R.I.F.L.E.   Risk: <0.5ml/kg/hr > 6hrs Injury: <0.5 >12hrs Failure <0.3 >24hrs (oliguria <400ml/day) Loss: Persistent >4weeks Kidney Function LOss End-Stage: Complete loss >3 months aka CKD  
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How does AKI progress?   Oliguric phase to diuretic, then recovery. If not CKD results requires dialysis & transplant.  
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Prerenal is....   Caused by external factors: burns, shock, dehydration, MI, ↓CO, renal thrombosis, cirrhosis fluid shift ↓ circulation ↓ UOP (oliguria or <.3ml/kg/hr for 24hrs) ↓ renal perfusion ↓ GFR  
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Are kidneys damaged during Prerenal?   NO  
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Prerenal Azotemia   ↓ excretion in sodium = ↑NA/H2O Retention =↓ UOP  
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Intrarenal is....   Caused by direct dmg to kidney tissue impairing nephrons- prolonged ischemia, nephrotoxins, sepsis, allergic reactions, AGN, SLE ATN most common cause Nephrotoxicity causes blockage of tubules *potentially reversable  
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Nephrotoxic agents   Contrast, mycins, glycosides, antibiotics, sporins, NSAIDs, amphotericin, crush injury, chemical exposure to lead/ethanol/arsenic  
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Postrenal is....   Caused: BPH, prostate or bladder cancer, trauma to pelvis region, extrarenal tumors, calculi, spinal cord disease Bilateral ureter obstruction leads to hydronephrosis- if relieved w/48hrs poss recovery Prolonged obstruction irreversible  
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Oliguric Phase is defined as...   <400ml/day 1-7 days post surgery, lasts 2wks Urine: casts, rbcs, wbcs, spec gravity stationary 1.010, urine osmo 300, Proteinuria may be present if renal failure is related to glomerular membrane dysfunction. Fluid retention causes heart failure, edema,  
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Best indicator of AKI is..   ↑ creat> 0.6-1.2  
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Urea and creatinine is...   the end product of protein metabolism in kidneys  
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Diuretic Phase is   Caused by High Urea and GFR- Kideneys can excrete nut not concentrate Lasts 1-3wks 1-5L daily in UOP ML for ML replaced bun/creat normalize at the end  
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Diuretic phase complications   Hyponatremia, hypokalemia, & dehydration  
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AKI diagnostics   Thorough PMH Serum creat urinalysis- casts, rbcs, wbcs, specific gravity 1.010, urine osmo 300 Kidney US Renal Scan CT w/o contrast Renal Biopsy  
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Hyperkalemia in AKI treatment   Tx: Insulin and sodium bi-carb Calcium gluconate Kayexelate HD Dietary restriction  
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First step in treating AKI is   Determine if adequate intravascular vol & CO to perfuse kidneys bc diuretic therapy may be used if AKI is not established loop diuretics lasix bumex mannitol  
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Fluid restriction in AKI   600ml + previous 24hr loss = intake restriction for the day  
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Never give kayexalate to   Paralytic illeus  
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AKI risks   Nephrotoxic drugs age trauma surgery burns heart failure sepsis ob complications pelvic trauma pre-existing ckd  
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Azotemia is   ↑ bun and- urea- creat in blood  
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AKI nutrition   Protein 1gm, K+ restriction, NA restriction, Phos restriction, Calcium supps or Phos binders, ↑Fat, 30-35kcal, cal 1000-1500mg, carbs  
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Nursing assessment of AKI   Fluid intake and output Daily weight UOP color, glucose, gravity,protein,blood,casts skin color edema JVD bruising inflammation LOC crackles murmurs ecg for dysrythmias  
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Treatment of CAN   Contrast assoc neuropathy- reversed by hydration plus bicarb or sodium chloride and mucomyst  
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Loss of 1kg is equal to   1000ml  
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Leading cause of death in aki is   Infection  
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CKD is   Progressive, irreversible loss of kidney function GFR <60ml/min/1.73 >3 months  
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CKD stages   1- >90 GFR/ 2- Mild GFR 60-89/ 3- Mod GFR 30-59/ 4- 15-29/ 5- <15 dialysis w/uremia present (uremia <10)  
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Uremia indicated by   GFR<10ml/min  
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Clinical manifestations CKD   Fatigue EARLY polyuria at night fixed gravity 1.010 Anuria UOP ↓40ml/24hrs Uremic pleuritis Hypertensive retinopathy encephalopathy amenorrhea or vaginal bleeding anemia osteo paresthesias scaly, flaky skin  
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Metabolic Distrurbances   ↑ trig levels hyperinsulinemia stimulates  
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As GFR decreases...   BUN and Creat increase  
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Most common cause of death in CKD   Cardiovascular Disease  
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Fatal dysrhythmias can occur when K is..   7-8  
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Anemia in CKD occurs bc   Kidneys produce a hormone EPO, prompts bone marrow to make RBCs so when dmg occurs so does anemia Tx: Iron, erythropoietin epogen, folic acid 1mg/day, bleeding tendencies  
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CKD Infection   Leukocytosis ↓ WBC ↑ Glucose- hyperglycemia- susceptible to infection trauma av/g site infection  
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You can feel a   Thrill  
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You can hear a   Bruit upon auscultation  
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Asterixis   High ammonia levels cause hepatic encephalapathy and flapping of the hands when extended- also seen in renal  
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Diagnostics of CKD   Persistent proteinuria 1+ 300mg/albumin/gm creat = CKD rbcs, wbcs, protein, casts, glucose  
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Drug therapy for CKD   Statins- ↓LDL and Trig to <200 CCB (not diabetics), Aces&ARBS (ok diabetics), Anti HTN Phos Binder: PhosLo Calcium Acetate, Caltrate (cal carbonate), Renagel (sevlamer) Calcitrol IV (phos must be ↓first) Epogen,iron,folic, no transfusions  
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CKD nutrition is   K Restricted NA Restricted 2-4g/day Protein Restricted ↓ Phos 1000mg Low Fat ↑carbs No salt subs 600ml+prev 24hr loss+ intake restriction  
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Drug therapy complications CKD   Digoxin, Antibiotics, Demerol, NSAIDS, Fluid volume overload, Electrolyte imbalances  
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Early signs of CKD   GFR<15ml >3months FATIGUE, lethargy, proteinuria, pruritus, HTN  
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Nursing Mgt CKD   Daily weight Constant BP's Fluid overload monitoring Hyperkalemia (n/v, fatigue, paresthesias, brady) Strict Dietary Med Teaching HD & PD avail for home  
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Calories allowed   HD 30-35/kcal/kg PD 25-35 kcal/kg/day (includes glucose fm dialysate)  
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CRRT   Hemodynamically unstable clients- 24hr round the clock dialysis thru cannulation of artery or vein- much slower fluid pull than HD  
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Indications for RRT are...   Volume overload hyperkalemia Metabolic Acidosis Bun >120 ↓LOC Pericarditis Peri-effusion Cardiac Tamponade  
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Hemodialysis is..   4hrs daily or every other day 3-4x wk Used when rapid changes are needed in short time Req special staff, heparin, and close hypotension monitoring, weight monitoring pre and post dialysis  
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Hypovolemia..   Can exacerbate all forms of AKI  
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Metabolic Acidosis   Kidneys cant synthesize ammonia, bicarb ↓acidic, and pt may develop kussmaul's  
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Peritoneal Dialysis   Manual PD 30-50min- Auto 1-2 hrs Less invasive then HD Preferred in diabetic issue infection/perotonitis temporary cath  
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Complications of PD   Site infection Peritonitis Hernias Atelectasis, pneumonia, bronchitis displacement of tube protein loss 10-20g/day or .5g/l exchanged lower back problems bleeding  
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PD pros and cons are..   Fewer dietary restrictions Greater mobility Great for pt w/bad vascular access Diabetics bc insulin can be given intraperitoneal Heparin not required  
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CAPD   Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis 1.5L-3L removed 4xday Manual w/4hr dwell times  
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Foods high in phospherus   Meat, milk, icecream, cheese, yogurt, dairy in general, pudding, chicken, fish, nuts, beans  
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Food high in salt   Cured/processed meat, pickled, canned soup, canned veggies, stews, hot dogs, soy sauce, salad dressing  
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Foods high in Potassium   Oranges, Bananas, melon, tomato, prune/raisin, deep green leafy veggies except kale, yellow veggies, white and sweet potato, beans, legumes, chocolate, granola, milk, PB, mushrooms, carrots, salt subs, salt-free broth  
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Why does hypocalcemia occur   GI tract unable to absorb calcium in absence of VIT D. Phosphate binders can help. Phoslo admin w/ea meal- may need stool softener Vit-d <30- supplement cholecalciferol needed  
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Osmosis   Movement of fluid to LESSER to GREATER of solutes  
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Diffusion   Movement fm GREATER to LESSER concentrate.  
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Ultrafiltration   Water & fluid removal- osmotic pressure gradient  
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Dialysis Solution   1-2L w/glucose 1.5/2.5/4.25% Similar to plasma Warmed to body temp High levels of peritoneal absorption lead to obesity , ↑trig, ↑BG  
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PD Inflow Phase   2L infused over 10min, flow rate can be ↓ for pain, close clamp after infused.  
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PD Dwell phase   AKA Equilibrium Diffusion and osmosis b/t pt's blood & solution in perotoneal cavity 20min-8hrs (avg 4)  
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PD Drain phase   Lasts 15-30 min may be facilitated w/gentle massaging or changing position  
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APD   Automatic cycler times and controls equilibrium so pt can dialize while sleeping  
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CAPD   Manual 1.5-3L exchanges x4day 7 12 5 10 risk for peritonitis  
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AV fistula   forearm anastomosis of radial & cephalic vein 2lg needles used bruit you hear thrill you feel 3 months prior to HD not good for HTN, Vascular problems, DM  
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AV graft   Bridge b/t brachial artery & vein antecubital 2-4 wks healing 2 lg needles used can't take bp, sticks, in that arm  
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Steal syndrome   distal ischemia too much blood being shunted, pain, paresthesias, poor cap refill  
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Temp Vascular Access   Jugular, femoral- preferred over sub only 1-3 weeks use ICU setting  
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Dialyzer   Long plastic cartridge w/hollow tubes & filters - blood pumped into top fibers-dialysate pumped through bottom- clean blood then returns to pt  
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HD procedure   2 needles placed into fistula/graft one pulls blood to HD other returns it Heparin added to blood Diasilate warmed Alarms for air or blood leaks, temp, bp changes At the end, dialyzer is flushed with saline at the end,gentle pressure to site.  
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HD nursing   fluid status, site, temp, skin, WEIGHT, lungs pre and post weight no more than 1-1.5kg gain b/t tx hypotension vs q30-60min HOLD MEDS PRIOR TO HD  
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HD complication hypotension   d/t rapid removal hypovolemia, ↓CO, ↓vascular resistance, s/s: dizziness, vision changes, chest pain tx: ↓volume of fluids removed, increase saline 100-300ml  
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HD complication Muscle cramps   d/t rapid removal of NA and H2O tx: reduce rate and infuse hypertonic or NS bolus  
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HD complication Blood Loss   Blood incompletely rinsed, separation of tube, membrane rupture, bleeding site, too much heparin tx: rinse back blood, monitor pt/inr heparin  
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HD complication Hepatitis   Blood transfusions lack of precautions or blood screening for hep c  
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Diff between CVVH and CVVHD   CVVH doesn't require dialysate  
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Kidney transplant   Less than 25% ppl receive one Eliminates need for dialysis Pre-emptive if living donor avail Persons <70 yr, that dont smoke, drugs, refractory CV diseases, chronic pulm, cancer that is wide spread  
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Procedures that may be required prior to tx   refractory HTN- bilateral nephrectomy Polycystic Kidney Disease CABG or stent cholecystectomy in general both kidneys in recipient are usually not removed.  
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Histocompatibility   Testing for HLA antigens for both donor and recipient ABO - O universal donor Test recipient for antigens- if negative that good match  
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Kidney transplant donor sources   deceased w/compatibility blood relatives emotionally related donors paired organ donation  
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Expired donor   fm relatively healthy person who suffered irreversible brain damage  
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Live donor   Min Cold time- immediate organ avail Labs: 24hr clearance, creat, t protein, cbc, eletrolyte, aids/hep nephrectomy- donor goes first 1-2hrs, kidneys flushed, takes 3hrs, lap r illiac fossa preferred in recepient placed extraperotonealy  
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Post-op KT care   Fluid Balance- prefusion- UOP HCT watch for fall >3pts Creat >1.4 maintain Fluid replaced ml for ml 12-24hrs cvp 8-15 Sudden decrease in UOP ATN can occur and dialysis may be needed  
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Sudden drop in UOP KT   May be due to dehydration, rejection, urileaks, or obstruction  
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Nrsg Mgt KT   Pre-op discuss immunosupps, ecg, cxr, labs, prevent infection  
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Immunosuppressive Drugs   Tacrolimus, Cyclosporine - nephrotoxic Mycophenolate- thrombocytopenia, Prednisone/solumedrol- corticosteroids Sirolimus- leukopenia, Imuran- Anemia, Cyclophosphamide- neutropenia  
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S/E Immuno drugs   peptic ulcers, HTN, Na/H2O retention, easy bruising, joint pain, delayed healing  
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KT infections   CMV most common candida, cryptococcus, aspergillus, epstein-barr, hsv, utis pneumocystis- occurs first month  
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KT CV complications   ↑atheroscerosis immunosupps ↑htn ↑hyperlipidemia Adhere to diet, htn meds, weight, dm, dash diet  
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Most common malignancies in KT   Basal cell carcinoma- sunscreen avoid sun Lymphoma  
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Recurrence of Renal Disease in KT   Glomerulonephritis IgA nephropathy DM Focal segmental Sclerosis  
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Corticoid related complications   aseptic necrosis hips, joints peptic ulcer DM dylipidemia cataracts ↑ cancer ↑infection  
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Hyperacute rejection   minutes to hours sudden ↑ BP  
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Acute rejection is   days to months 3mo T cells attack, ↑bun, ↑creat, ↑temp, ↑BP, dec UOP  
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Chronic Rejection is   Over months to years is irreversible proteinuria, ↑creat  
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Cirrhosis in general   Chronic, slow progressive disease- abnormal re-shaping of the liver with fibrous tissue impedes blood flow, 8th leading cause of death  
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Two types of Cirrhosis are   Biliary obstructive and cardiac from long standing right sided heart failure  
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Cirrhosis S/S   Jaundice, thrombocytopenia, leukopenia, asteresis, edema/ascites, spider angiomas, palmar erythema, lesions, esophageal varices, libido, gynocomasteia, ammenorrhea, dec b12, dec folic  
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Causes of Cirrhosis   EARLY sign: Fatigue, thrombocytopenia, hyperaldosterone Causes: alcohol, chronic hep c, protein malnutrition, environment, chronic inflammation  
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Decompensated cirrhosis is   When the complications occur: portal htn, varices, ascites, hepatic encephalopathy, hepatorenal syndrome  
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Portal HTN   ↑venous pressure splenomegaly large collateral veins in esophagus, abdomen, try to reduce ↑plasma load HTN varices  
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Cirrhosis Labs   ↑AST ↑ALT ↓Stool bilirubin, ↓plt, ↓wbc, ↓alb/protein, ↑BUN ↑CREAT ↑Serum Bilirubin ↑ Urine Bilirubin ↑PT bleeding time  
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Hepatorenal Syndrome   Renal failure w/Azotemia, oliguria, intractable ascites No structural dmg of kidneys Portal HTN leads to vasodilation leads to renal constriction Tx: transplant  
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Hepatic Encepalapathy   Neurotoxic effect of ammonia CHange in LOC impaired asterexsis fetor hepaticus Tx: lactulose, rifaximin, antibiotic, prevent constipation, control gi bleeds  
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Cirrhosis diet w/o complication   ↑Cal 3000-cal/day ↑Carb mod-low fat ↑Protein ↓NA (pts with edema)  
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Ascites   3rd spacing belly tx: NA restriction, albumin, potassium sparing aldactone amilodrine, tolvaptan, paracentesis, TIPS, vasopressor samsca  
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Esophageal varices   Prevent bleeding, airway, blood products, baloon tamponade deflate 5 min q8-12 tips- non surgical transjugglar hepatoshunt ligation band sclera vitamin k PPI, lactulose, surgical: portocaval & distal spleen shunt with severe bleeding  
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Cirrhosis nursing   rest, relief, teaching, nutrition assess jaundice, ascites, loc, labs relive pruitis monitor stool, urine girth measurement  
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Paracentesis   void prior to procedure high fowlers sitting position monitor bp post procedure  
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Mgt of esophageal varices   monitor for pettichiae, electric razor, soft bristle toothbrush, oral care, refractory bleeding may need shunt or tips, balloon tamponade, aspiration, scissors bedside for emergency  
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More s/s AKI   Hypotension early, htn after fluid overload,memory impairment, anemia, dec plt, proteinuria, casts, rbcs, specific gravity 1.010, osmo 300, pulm edema, kussmaul, hypocalcemia, dysrhythmias, leukocytosis  
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Iron supplements are only given if   Epogen/erythropoietin is being given  
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AKI Diet can have   1gm protein, fat, 30-35 kcal, carbs  
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PD diet can have   K, phos 1.2g, protein, 25-35kcal  
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HD diet can have   carbs, low fat, water restriciton  
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CKD diet can have   carbs, low fat, water restriction  
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KT diet can have   high protein, high fiber, fresh fruit and veggies cleaned and peeled, low fat low sodium low dairy  
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Cirrhosis diet can have   High calorie 3000/day, high carb, 1500-2000, enteral protein nutrition prefferred  
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Hepatotoxic   statins, beta blockers, tylenol, cillins, myacins, thiazides  
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High ammonia levels cause   confusion  
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