Author Question: Define Mr. Maddox's diagnosis of acute kidney injury. What will be an ideal ... (Read 38 times)

Mimi · **on:** Aug 21, 2018

Define Mr. Maddox's diagnosis of acute kidney injury.

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

What are the common symptoms of essential hypertension?

What will be an ideal response?

moormoney · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 21, 2018

Answer to Question 1

AKI patients are likely to produce <500 ml urine per day at the gfr's lowest level; these patients can develop fluid and electrolytes disorders, azotemia, wasting, especially if they are both oliguric hypercatabolic.
It is possible that the AKI was due to his post-op hypotensive event/shock or the infection later on.

Answer to Question 2

Many people with hypertension do not experience any symptoms at all initially.
Others experience headachesespecially upon waking. These headaches may be accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
Long-term symptoms may include blurred vision, unsteady gait, nocturia, and edema.