How to properly care for client with an increased blood urea nitrogen (BUN)/creatinine ratio?
1. Treat causative factors
High blood pressure
Infections
Nephrostomy tube
2. Hydration
3. Diuretics
4. Renal replacement therapy
5. Pharmacological treatment
6. Dialysis if necessary.
7. Strict intake output chart
8. Initiate infection control measures.
9. Skin care.
10. Limit protein and provide adequate carbohydrates.
How to properly care for client with an increased blood urea nitrogen (BUN)/creatinine ratio?
Describe in your own words what glomerular filtration rate (GFR), blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and creatinine are and what they indicate in patients. Why should health care professionals analyze both BUN and creatinine to determine renal disease?
Nursing Skill/Concept: Laboratory Test
Procedure name: BUN ( Blood Urea Nitrogen)
Either high or low BUN is fine
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