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?
Study Guide pre LPN-RN
Concepts Covered:
- Cardiac Disorders
- Cardiovascular
- Emergency Care of the Cardiac Patient
- Shock
- Shock
- Disorders of the Posterior Pituitary Gland
- Endocrine
- Disorders of Pancreas
- Disorders of the Thyroid & Parathyroid Glands
- Gastrointestinal
- Upper GI Disorders
- Liver & Gallbladder Disorders
- Lower GI Disorders
- Central Nervous System Disorders – Brain
- Neurological
- Noninfectious Respiratory Disorder
- Respiratory
- Hematologic Disorders
- Delegation
- Perioperative Nursing Roles
- Acute & Chronic Renal Disorders
- Respiratory Emergencies
- Disorders of the Adrenal Gland
- Documentation and Communication
- Preoperative Nursing
- Legal and Ethical Issues
- Immunological Disorders
- Oncology Disorders
- Female Reproductive Disorders
- Cognitive Disorders
- Musculoskeletal Trauma
- Intraoperative Nursing
- Medication Administration
- Vascular Disorders
- Renal Disorders
- Male Reproductive Disorders
- Sexually Transmitted Infections
- Infectious Respiratory Disorder
- Gastrointestinal Disorders
- Newborn Complications
- Peripheral Nervous System Disorders
- Studying
- Integumentary Disorders
- Communication
- Microbiology
- Emergency Care of the Trauma Patient
- Urinary Disorders
- Integumentary Disorders
- Musculoskeletal Disorders
- Circulatory System
- EENT Disorders
- Postoperative Nursing
- Neurological Emergencies
- Disorders of Thermoregulation
- Neurological Trauma
- Basics of NCLEX
- Fundamentals of Emergency Nursing
- Integumentary Important Points
- Multisystem
- Test Taking Strategies
- Tissues and Glands
- Urinary System
- Emergency Care of the Neurological Patient
- Neurologic and Cognitive Disorders
- Central Nervous System Disorders – Spinal Cord
- Renal and Urinary Disorders
- Nervous System
- Respiratory Disorders
- Respiratory System
- Infectious Disease Disorders
- EENT Disorders
- Emergency Care of the Respiratory Patient
- Health & Stress
- Skeletal System
- Endocrine System
- Hematologic System
- Digestive System
- Reproductive System
- Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders
- Muscular System
- Sensory System
- Basics of Human Biology
- Adult
- Anxiety Disorders
- Depressive Disorders
- Dosage Calculations
- Understanding Society
- Concepts of Pharmacology
- Newborn Care
- Adulthood Growth and Development
- Pregnancy Risks
- Postpartum Complications
- Substance Abuse Disorders
- Bipolar Disorders
- Learning Pharmacology
- Psychotic Disorders
- Prenatal Concepts
- Prefixes
- Suffixes
- Fetal Development
- Terminology
- Proteins
- Statistics
- Med Term Basic
- Med Term Whole
- Labor Complications
- Labor and Delivery
- Postpartum Care
- Hematologic Disorders
- Cardiovascular Disorders
- Musculoskeletal Disorders
- Oncologic Disorders
- Eating Disorders
- Personality Disorders
- Trauma-Stress Disorders
- Developmental Considerations
- Concepts of Mental Health
- Psychological Emergencies
- Somatoform Disorders
- Prioritization
- Factors Influencing Community Health
- Community Health Overview