kidney functions include

production of erythropoietin, electrolyte balance, acid base balance

normal urinary output is

1,000-2,000 ml in 24 hours

A patient is ordered a urinalysis and nitrates are positive. what condition does the patient most likely have?

UTI

what is the purpose of a urine culture and sensitivity?

to identify the causative organism of a UTI

what is the number one intervention the nurse can provide for geriatric incontinence

provide immediate assistance for voiding request.

what guidelines should be followed when caring for a patient with and indwelling catheter

maintain a closed system and provide peri-care daily

cultural awareness is

appreciation for a culture's art, music, celebration, food and clothing

a way to be sensitive to the spiritual needs of your patient would be to

listening to cues and questions about the meaning of illness

what are the purposes of the electronic health records

research, communication, and legal record

the acronym used for giving report over the phone is

ISBAR

a patient was observed yelling at the nurse for spilling their water, an example of poor charting would be

patient yelled "youre a stupid nurse" after the nurse spilled a drink

you can chart for a friend or under a friends account? true or false

false

pruritus is

itching

diaphoresis is

sweating

a review of systems for the eyes would include

visual acuity, diplopia, eye medications

a review of systems for the genitourinary would include

flank pain, color of urine, dysuria

a focused assessment is directed to a specific part of the body where localized symptoms are experienced. true or false?

true

3+ pitting edema is how many millimeters in depth

6 mm

fluid within cells is termed

intracellular

symptoms of hypokalemia

polyuria, cardiac dysrhythmias, and lethargy

the lungs retain CO2 t lower PH in

metabolic alkalosis

classic signs of phlebitis

erythema, pain, swelling

the role of the LPN in promoting nutrition is

communicating any dietary concerns to healthcare provider, assisting patient to eat, recording input/outpt

antihypertensive medications can effect nutrition by

vitamin b6 depletion