A nurse is caring for an 18-year-old client who is 7 days po…
A nurse is caring for an 18-year-old client who is 7 days postoperative following a kidney transplant. Physical Examination Patient report of “flank pain” Kidneys equal in size upon palpation Patient appearance of “Lethargy” Diagnostic Results Urinary output: (per foley catheter): 26 mL/hr Creatinine: 2.4 mg/dL (0.5 to 1.3 mg/dL) BUN: 18 mg/dL (10 to 20 mg/dL) Potassium: 5.1 mEq/L (3.5 to 5 mEq/L) Fasting blood glucose: 102 mg/dL (74 to 106 mg/dL) Vital Signs Temp: 38.9° C (102° F) HR: 100/min RR: 22/min BP: 150/92 mm Hg ** Please select “YES” to the findings that require immediate follow-up. Otherwise, select “NO”. ** 1) Urinary output (Yes/No) 2) Blood creatinine level (Yes/No) 3) Temperature (Yes/No) 4) BUN (Yes/No) 5) Energy level (Yes/No) 6) Kidney Assessment (Yes/No) 7) Blood Pressure (Yes/No) 8) Report of Pain (Yes/No) 9) Blood Glucose (Yes/No)