Answer to Question 1
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People with chronic renal failure are often anemic because their kidneys are unable to produce erythropoietin. The production of renin and angiotensin impact the patient's blood pressure. Anemia is not caused by lack of urine production.
Answer to Question 2
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Dopamine therapy can result in cardiac arrhythmias, which can be life threatening. Older patients are more likely to experience the adverse effects associated with adrenergic agonists and should be started on lower doses and monitored closely for arrhythmias and blood pressure changes. Blood dyscrasias, hepatic toxicity, and renal insufficiency are not commonly associated with dopamine use. In fact, at lower doses, dopamine increases renal perfusion.
The nurse can make observations about the patient's general appearance while talking with the p
Schematic hemodialysis machine
Incentive spirometry. A portable incentive spirometer is useful for encouraging patients to exercise
Examples of the most common X-ray positions and the images they produce.
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Location of the kidneys-posterior view. Avoid heavy percussion over the kidneys