help nurses! Need I & R for "altered urinary elimination"
help I need 3 more Interventions & Rationale for altered urinary elimination r/t damage to renal tissue (Renal cancer) And I just cant find/think of any more. I'm struggling. Help me out
this is what I have so far:
I - Monitor urinary elimination, including consistency, odor, volume and color
R - These parameters help determine adequacy of urinary function (Weber, 2005)
I - Instruct pt. to drink a minimum of 1500 - 2000 mL of fluids per day
R - Increased fluids during the day will increase urinary output and discourage bacterial growth (Weber, 2005)
I - Appraise pt. knowledge on effects of renal tissue damage on urinary elimination
R - Assessing the clients knowledge will provide a foundation for building a teaching plan based on his present understanding of his condition (Weber, 2005).
I - Describe the rational behind management, therapy, and treatment recommendations
R - Adequate information about treatment options is important to diminish anxiety, promote compliance, and enhance decision making (Weber, 2005)
I - Cleanse perineal are and keep dry
R - Perineal care decreases risk of skin irritation, breakdown, and development of ascending infection (Weber, 2005).
I - Monitor blood urea nitrogen (BUN), creatine, white blood cell (WBC) count, and urinalysis (UA).
R - These labratoriy tests reflect renal funtion and can identify complications (Weber, 2005).
I - Assess for signs of fluid overload: dyspnea, tachycardia, crackles, distended neck veins, and peripheral edema
R - Hydration is used to counterbalance effects of calcium and protein buildup. Overhydration needs to be prevented (Gulanick & Myers, 2011).
Thanks
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help
I need 3 more Interventions & Rationale for altered urinary elimination r/t damage to renal tissue (Renal cancer) And I just cant find/think of any more. I'm struggling. Help me out
this is what I have so far:
I - Monitor urinary elimination, including consistency, odor, volume and color
R - These parameters help determine adequacy of urinary function (Weber, 2005)
I - Instruct pt. to drink a minimum of 1500 - 2000 mL of fluids per day
R - Increased fluids during the day will increase urinary output and discourage bacterial growth (Weber, 2005)
I - Appraise pt. knowledge on effects of renal tissue damage on urinary elimination
R - Assessing the clients knowledge will provide a foundation for building a teaching plan based on his present understanding of his condition (Weber, 2005).
I - Describe the rational behind management, therapy, and treatment recommendations
R - Adequate information about treatment options is important to diminish anxiety, promote compliance, and enhance decision making (Weber, 2005)
I - Cleanse perineal are and keep dry
R - Perineal care decreases risk of skin irritation, breakdown, and development of ascending infection (Weber, 2005).
I - Monitor blood urea nitrogen (BUN), creatine, white blood cell (WBC) count, and urinalysis (UA).
R - These labratoriy tests reflect renal funtion and can identify complications (Weber, 2005).
I - Assess for signs of fluid overload: dyspnea, tachycardia, crackles, distended neck veins, and peripheral edema
R - Hydration is used to counterbalance effects of calcium and protein buildup. Overhydration needs to be prevented (Gulanick & Myers, 2011).
Thanks