Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Case Study (45 min)
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Outline
Mr. Stinson is a 52-year-old male with a history of HTN, DM Type II, CKD, and CHF. He presented to the Emergency Department (ED) complaining of severe itching, nausea, and vomiting. He appeared pale and is lethargic. He reported shortness of breath and the nurse notes crackles in his lungs. He has now been admitted to your unit.
What additional nursing assessments should be performed?
What diagnostic or lab tests would you expect the provider to order?
Upon further questioning, the patient reports he normally gets dialysis Monday, Wednesday, Friday, but that he skipped dialysis yesterday because he was “not feeling well”. He has +2 pitting edema in his legs. Vital signs are as follows:
HR 102 RR 24
BP 153/97 SpO2 90%
The patient’s labs result and show the following:
BUN 62 mg/dL Na 134 mg/dL
Cr 3.9 mg/dL Ca 7.8 mg/dL
GFR 13 mL/min/m2 Phos 5.0 mg/dL
K 6.3 mEq/L Mg 1.6 mg/dL
Gluc 224 mg/dL H/H 8.2 / 30%
pH 7.32 pCO2 32 HCO3– 16
BNP 247 pg/mL
Interpret these lab results and explain their meaning.
What is going on with Mr. Stinson physiologically?
The nephrologist is consulted and determines that the patient needs hemodialysis. As soon as possible. The charge nurse of the dialysis unit is working to create a bed for him and will call back as soon as one is available, hopefully within the hour.
What do you, the nurse, need to consider and assess for Mr. Stinson PRIOR to sending him to dialysis?
Mr. Stinson goes to hemodialysis, where they are able to pull of 3 L of fluid. He tolerates the procedure well and returns to his room.
What would you need to assess for Mr. Stinson AFTER he returns from Dialysis?
What are some important patient education topics for Mr. Stinson before discharge?
Kims
Concepts Covered:
- Cardiovascular
- Circulatory System
- Gastrointestinal
- Renal
- Respiratory Disorders
- Cardiac Disorders
- Acute & Chronic Renal Disorders
- Disorders of the Adrenal Gland
- Disorders of the Thyroid & Parathyroid Glands
- Labor Complications
- Substance Abuse Disorders
- Oncology Disorders
- Central Nervous System Disorders – Brain
- Hematologic Disorders
- Emergency Care of the Cardiac Patient
- Studying
- Urinary System
- Pregnancy Risks
- Cardiovascular Disorders
- Shock
- Shock
- Noninfectious Respiratory Disorder
- Liver & Gallbladder Disorders
- Renal Disorders
- Basics of NCLEX
- Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders
- Medication Administration
- Vascular Disorders
- Disorders of Thermoregulation
- Disorders of Pancreas
- Eating Disorders
- Concepts of Population Health
- Factors Influencing Community Health
- Respiratory Emergencies
- Sexually Transmitted Infections
- Immunological Disorders
- Integumentary Disorders
- Peripheral Nervous System Disorders
- Gastrointestinal Disorders
- Upper GI Disorders
- Infectious Respiratory Disorder
- Musculoskeletal Disorders
- Developmental Considerations
- Trauma-Stress Disorders
- Pediatric
- Note Taking
- Neurological Emergencies