Case Study 18 CKD
Case Study 18 CKD
10/10/15
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Case Study 18
Chronic Kidney Disease Treated with Dialysis
1. Describe the physiological functions of the kidneys.
a. The kidneys filter blood to produce urine, which is composed of waste and
fluid. Urine flows from the kidneys to the bladder. The kidney prevent the
buildup of waste and fluid in the body, keep adequate levels of
electrolytes, and make hormones that regulate blood pressure/make red
blood cells/strengthen bones.
2. What diseases/conditions can lead to chronic kidney disease (CKD)? Explain the
relationship between diabetes and CKD.
a. Hypertension, which damages blood vessels, can result in damaging the
kidneys. Kidney diseases and infections like polycystic kidney disease,
pyelonephritis, and glomerulonephritis can also result in CKD. Blocked
renal arteries or long-term use of certain medicines can also damage the
kidneys, which can lead to CKD. Finally, diabetes can result in CKD
because of the high blood sugar levels, which damage blood vessels in the
kidneys, and if blood sugar levels are consistently high over multiple years
this can reduce the function of the kidneys.
3. Outline the stages of CKD, including the distinguishing signs and symptoms.
a. *GFR: glomerular filtration rate
b. Stage 1: GFR = 90+, Normal kidney functions but there are urine findings,
structural abnormalities, or genetic traits that point to kidney disease.
c. Stage 2: GFR = 60-89, Mildly reduced kidney function, and other findings
point to kidney disease.
Rational
There needs to be enough to energy intake
for protein synthesis and to prevent
malnutrition.
Requires adequate protein to maintain
muscle/body composition, and to maintain
protein balance. Also increased to make up
for dialysis, which depletes the bodys
protein.
2gK
for GFR is 90-120 mL/min. Mrs. Joaquins GFR indicates she has severe
renal failure/stage 4 CKD.
12. Evaluate Mrs. Joaquins chemistry report. What labs support the diagnosis of
Stage 4 CKD?
a. Sodium 130 mEq/L (136-145 mEq/L): indicates edema, loss of sodium or
excess fluid intake.
b. Potassium 5.8 mEq/L (3.5-5.5 mEq/L): supports diagnosis because the
kidney function to filter is reduced.
c. Chloride 91 mEq/L (95-105 mEq/L): Indicates the body is struggling to
maintain the electrolyte balance, which is consistent with CKD.
d. Carbon dioxide 20 mEq/L (23-30 mEq/L): suggests body is having a
difficult time maintaining the acid-base balance due to fluid retention.
e. BUN 69 mg/dL (8-18 mg/dL): Impaired renal function/inadequate
filtration, which indicates stage 4 CKD.
f. Creatinine serum 12.0 mg/dL (0.6-1.2 mg/dL): increased levels are
consistent with renal disease/CKD because of the reduced blood flow to
the kidneys. Creatinine filtration is used to calculate GFR, which is the
primary diagnosis of CKD.
g. Glucose 282 mg/dL (70-110 mg/dL): increased blood glucose shows
diabetes mellitus, which is the cause of nephropathy.
h. Phosphate 9.5 mg/dL (2.3-4.7 mg/dL): increased phosphate retention
indicates impaired phosphate filtration; this can lead to organ damage.
i. Calcium 8.2 mg/dL (9-11 mg/dL): low calcium levels is an indicator of
stage 4 CKD.
j. Cholesterol 220 mg/dL (120-199 mg/dL): puts Mrs. Joaquin at heart
disease risk. Inflammation of the glomerulus can lead to increased
cholesterol and lipid metabolism.
k. HDL-C 50 mg/dL (>55 mg/dL): Indicate poor maintenance of type 2
diabetes, which can result in CKD.
Erythropoietin
Indications/Mechanisms
Lowers high blood pressure,
helps prevent strokes, heart
attacks, and kidney problems.
Works by relaxing blood
vessels easy blood flow.
Stimulates the productions of
RBC.
Sodium bicarbonate
Antacid
Renal caps
Combination of B vitamins,
used to prevent vit deficiency.
Lowers high blood
phosphorus for patients on
dialysis.
Used to treat kidney disease
patients who have high levels
of parathyroid hormone,
which affect other minerals in
the body (calcium and
phosphorus).
Controls high blood sugar.
Restores bodys ability to
respond to insulin. Decreases
amount of sugar the liver
produces.
Renvela
Hectorol
Glucophage
Nutritional Concerns
Can cause high potassium
blood levels, which can
effect muscle
contractions/heartbeat.
Could cause
nausea/vomiting or diarrhea.
May need to supplement
iron, folate or B12
Control calcium intake, also
want to consider the drugs
sodium content if trying to
adhere to a low sodium diet.
Could cause
nausea/vomiting, diarrhea,
or constipation
Manmade form of Vit D.
Increases calcium and
phosphorus in the body. Can
cause nausea/vomiting,
diarrhea, or constipation.
Can cause nausea/vomiting
or diarrhea. Could cause
problems if patient has a
B12 deficiency.
14. What health problems have been identified in the Pima Indians through
epidemiological data? Explain what is meant by the thrifty gene theory. Are the
Pima at higher risk for complications of diabetes? Explain.
a. The Pima Indians have been shown to have higher disease rates (diatbetes,
retinopathy, nephropathy, neuropathy, heart disease, hypertension, stroke,
and obesity). The thrifty gene theory suggests that genes predisposed to
diabetes used to be good because they are able to efficiently metabolize
food and store it as fat during times of abundance, which would mean the
fatter people could survive in times of famine. The Pima are at a higher
risk for nephropathy, and once they have nephropathy they have
accelerated rates of renal failure.
15. Why is it recommended for patients to have at least 50% of their protein from
sources that have high biological value?
a. Low albumin levels put dialysis patients at higher risk for mortality, so it
is important to get adequate protein. By consuming 50% of protein from
sources that have a high biological value it helps minimize the generation
of urea. By minimizing the generation of urea you minimize the byproduct
of protein breakdown that cannot be removed in patients with CKD.