Student Nurses’ Community NURSING CARE PLAN – Renal Failure ASSESSMENT
DIAGNOSIS
SUBJECTIVE: “Namamanas ako at ang hina ng katawan ko” (I have edema and I feel very weak) as verbalized by the patient
Fluid Volume excess r/t Compromised regulatory mechanism (renal failure)
INFERENCE
PLANNING
INTERVENTION
RATIONALE
EVALUATION
Independent Renal failure Decrease blood flow to kidneys Decrease perfusion in kidney
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Venous distension Generalized edema Patient reports of Fatigue, weakness, and malaise V/S taken as follows T: 35˚C P: 50 R: 13 BP: 130/90
Decrease urinary output Water retention
After 8 hours of nursing intervention, the patient will display appropriate urinary output with specific gravity/laborator y studies near normal; stable weight, vital signs within patient’s normal range; and absence of edema.
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Record accurate intake and output (I&O).
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Accurate I&O is necessary for determining renal function and fluid replacement needs and reducing risk of fluid overload
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Weigh daily at same time of day, on same scale, with same equipment and clothing
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Daily body weight is best monitor of fluid status
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Assess skin, face, dependent areas for edema
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Edema occurs primarily in dependent tissues of the body, e.g., hands, feet, lumbosacral area. Patient can gain up to 10 lb (4.5 kg) of fluid before pitting edema is detected
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Plan oral fluid replacement with patient, within multiple restrictions
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Helps avoid periods without fluids, minimizes boredom of limited choices, and reduces sense of deprivation and
Fluid volumes excess
Goal met, patient has displayed appropriate urinary output with specific gravity/laborato ry studies near normal; stable weight, vital signs within patient’s normal range; and absence of edema.
Student Nurses’ Community thirst Collaborative •
Administer/restrict fluids as indicated.
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Fluid management is usually calculated to replace output from all sources plus estimated insensible losses
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Administer medication as indicated Diuretics, e.g., furosemide (Lasix), mannitol (Osmitrol)
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Given early in oliguric phase of Renal Failure in an effort to convert to nonoliguric phase, flush the tubular lumen of debris, reduce hyperkalemia, and promote adequate urine volume.
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Antihypertensives, e.g., clonidine (Catapres)
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May be given to treat hypertension by counteracting effects of decreased renal blood flow and/or circulating volume overload