NUR 265 /NUR 265 EXAM 1 STUDY GUIDE.RENAL:
-Compare the pathophysiology of acute and chronic renal failure: (Pg. 1538)
ACUTE:
- Pathologic process depends on the cause of ARF (
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NUR 265 /NUR 265 EXAM 1 STUDY GUIDE.RENAL:
-Compare the pathophysiology of acute and chronic renal failure: (Pg. 1538)
ACUTE:
- Pathologic process depends on the cause of ARF (see common causes)
- A rapid decrease in kidney function, leading to the collection of metabolic wastes in the body.
- Sudden onset (hours to days)
- =50% of nephron involvement
- Usually lasts 2-4 weeks; less than 3 months
- Prognosis is good for return of kidney function with supportive care.*May be reversible*
CHRONIC:
- Progressive irreversible disorder and kidney function does not recover
- Gradual onset (months to years)
- 90%-95% of nephron involvement
- Permanent duration
- Prognosis is fatal without therapy (dialysis or transplant)
-Identify common causes of prerenal, intrarenal, and postrenal ARF: (Pg. 1538-1539)
PRERENAL:
Any condition decreasing blood flow to kidneys leading to ischemia in nephrons
- Shock (hypovolemia, hemorrhage, distributive, obstructive)
- Heart Failure
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Anaphylaxis
- Sepsis
- Pericardial tamponade
(If prolonged kidneys are severely damaged and results in intrarenal)
INTRARENAL:
Actual physical, chemical, hypoxic, or immunologic damage directly to kidney tissue
- Acute interstitial nephritis {infections }
- Exposure to nephrotoxins { NSAIDS, aminoglycoside antibiotics,}
- Vasculitis
- Acute tubular necrosis
- Renal artery or vein stenosis or vein thrombosis
- Formation of crystals or precipitates in nephron tubules
POSTRENAL:
Obstruction of urine collecting system anywhere from calyces to urethral meatus
- Ureter, bladder, or urethral cancer
- Kidney, ureter, or bladder stones
- Bladder atony
- Prostatic hyperplasia or cancer
- Urethral stricture
- Cervical cancer
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