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Function of Kidneys
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Excretion of Waste
Reg of fluid and electrolyte balance
Non excretory functions
acid base regulation
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Na
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135-145
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K
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3.5-3.5
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BUN
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10-20
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Cl
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98-108
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Creat
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.7-1.4
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Ca
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8-10
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Hct
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37-52%
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Hb
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12-18
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Best measurement of kidney function
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Creatinine
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Start dialysis
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Urea>120
creat>9
K>6
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Non excretory function of kidneys
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Erythropoietin
vit D activation
Prostaglandin (used to reg bp)
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Nursing assessment renal
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Serum levels
decrease: hb, hct, calcium,
acidosis
increase: phos
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Acute renal failure
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Pre renal azotemia
post renal azotemia
intra renal azotemia
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Pre renal
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Decrease bl flow to kidneys, causes: hypovalemia, CHF, obstruction,etc
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