PEATE'S BODY SYSTEMS THE RENAL SYSTEM A CONCISE, ILLUSTRATED, AND ACCESSIBLE GUIDE TO THE RENAL SYSTEM Each of the twelve volumes in Peate's Body Systems series is rooted in the belief that a deep and thorough understanding of the human body is essential for providing the highest standard of care. Offering clear, accessible and up-to-date information on different body systems, this series bridges the gap between complex scientific concepts and practical, everyday applications in health and care settings. This series makes for an invaluable resource for those committed to understanding the…mehr
PEATE'S BODY SYSTEMS THE RENAL SYSTEM A CONCISE, ILLUSTRATED, AND ACCESSIBLE GUIDE TO THE RENAL SYSTEM Each of the twelve volumes in Peate's Body Systems series is rooted in the belief that a deep and thorough understanding of the human body is essential for providing the highest standard of care. Offering clear, accessible and up-to-date information on different body systems, this series bridges the gap between complex scientific concepts and practical, everyday applications in health and care settings. This series makes for an invaluable resource for those committed to understanding the intricacies of human biology, physiology and the various systems that sustain life. The Renal System is the perfect companion for students and newly registered practitioners across nursing and allied health fields with an interest in renal care, providing a comprehensive yet easy-to-digest guide for both academic and clinical application. * Equips healthcare students and practitioners with the necessary information to provide safe and competent care * Features colourful illustrations to aid comprehension, clarify complicated concepts, and render content more engaging and accessible * Empowers readers to adapt to a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, preparing them for the future of healthcare delivery * Contains information necessary for effective patient care of those with chronic and acute kidney disease, urinary tract infection, and other renal diseases and conditionsHinweis: Dieser Artikel kann nur an eine deutsche Lieferadresse ausgeliefert werden.
IAN PEATE is a Visiting Professor at Northumbria University, a Senior Clinical Fellow at the University of Hertfordshire, and a Professorial Fellow at the University of Roehampton. He is also the Editor-in-Chief of the British Journal of Nursing and the Consultant Editor of the Journal of Paramedic Practice and the International Journal of Advancing Practice.
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Preface viii Acknowledgements x 1 Anatomy and Physiology: The Renal System 1 Renal System 1 Kidneys (External) 1 Kidneys (Internal) 2 Nephrons 3 The Functions of the Kidney 7 Kidney Blood Supply 8 Urine Formation 9 Hormonal Control of Tubular Reabsorption and Secretion 10 Composition of Urine 12 Ureters 13 Urinary Bladder 14 Urethra 15 Male Urethra 15 Female Urethra 17 Micturition 17 Conclusion 17 Glossary of Terms 18 Multiple Choice Questions 19 References 20 2 Renal System Assessment 21 Assessing Needs 21 History Taking 22 Effective Communication 22 The Health History 24 Application of the Patient History to Renal System Conditions 26 Introduction and Establishing Rapport 26 Chief Complaint and Presenting Symptoms 26 History of Present Illness 26 Pain Assessment 26 Past Medical History 27 Medication History 27 Allergy History 27 Family History 28 Dietary Habits, Including Salt and Fluid Intake 28 Social History 28 Occupational History 28 Review of Systems 28 Urinary Habits 29 Fluid Intake and Output 29 Weight 29 Fluid Balance Charts 30 Psychosocial History 30 Patient Concerns and Expectations 30 Patient Education Needs 30 The Physical Examination 30 Specific Gravity 32 Additional Factors 33 Conclusion 35 Glossary of Terms 36 Multiple Choice Questions 37 References 38 3 Pyelonephritis 39 Pathophysiological Changes Associated with Pyelonephritis 39 Epidemiology 42 Risk Factors 43 Clinical Presentation 44 Clinical Investigations and Diagnosis 46 Clinical Investigations 48 Management 50 Health Teaching 52 Conclusion 53 Glossary of Terms 53 Multiple Choice Questions 54 References 55 4 Acute Kidney Injury 57 Pathophysiological Changes Associated with Acute Kidney Injury 57 Categorisation of Acute Kidney Injury 58 Epidemiology 58 Risk Factors 61 Clinical Presentation 64 Clinical Investigations and Diagnosis 67 The History 67 Physical Examination 68 Investigation and Tests 70 Laboratory Tests 70 Urinalysis 70 Electrolyte and Acid-Base Balance 70 Full Blood Count 70 Inflammatory Markers 71 Imaging Studies 71 Renal Biopsy 71 Management 71 Health Teaching 73 Conclusion 73 Glossary of Terms 74 Multiple Choice Questions 74 References 76 5 Chronic Kidney Disease 77 Acute Kidney Injury 77 Pathophysiological Changes Associated with Chronic Kidney Disease 78 Epidemiology 80 Risk Factors 80 Clinical Presentation 80 Clinical Investigations and Diagnosis 82 Categorisation of Chronic Kidney Disease 82 Medical History and Physical Examination 83 Investigations and Tests 86 Management 87 Health Teaching 88 Conclusion 89 Glossary of Terms 89 Multiple Choice Questions 90 References 91 6 Renal Calculi 93 Pathophysiological Changes Associated with Renal Calculi 94 Typical Sites of Stone Impaction in the Urinary Tract 96 Epidemiology 98 Risk Factors 98 Clinical Presentation 99 Clinical Investigations and Diagnosis 101 Physical Examination 103 Clinical Investigations 104 Management 106 Health Teaching 108 Conclusion 108 Glossary of Terms 108 Multiple Choice Questions 109 References 111 7 Bladder Cancer 112 Pathophysiological Changes Associated with Bladder Cancer 114 Epidemiology 115 Risk Factors 116 Clinical Presentation 116 Clinical Investigations and Diagnosis 117 History Taking 118 Physical Examination 118 Staging of Bladder Cancer 119 Bladder Cancer Grading 121 Management 122 Treating Non-muscle-invasive Bladder Cancer 123 Treating Muscle-invasive Bladder Cancer 123 Health Teaching 123 Conclusion 124 Glossary of Terms 125 Multiple Choice Questions 125 References 127 8 Urinary Tract Infection 128 Pathophysiological Changes Associated with Urinary Tract Infection 129 Epidemiology 130 Risk Factors 130 Clinical Presentation 132 Clinical Investigations and Diagnosis 132 Obtaining a Midstream Specimen of Urine 136 Management 137 Recurrent Urinary Tract Infection 139 Health Teaching 140 Conclusion 141 Glossary of Terms 142 Multiple Choice Questions 142 References 144 MCQ Answers 145 Index 146
