A 34-year-old female patient came to the hospital today at 9am after a road side accident. She lost a lot of blood and was transfused 4 packed RBCs. The following are the details of her status as of 10pm today. The patient suffered acute kidney injury secondary to hypovolemia. An IDC was introduced to monitor urine output. Name: Fatima Muhammad Age: 34 Sex: Female Diagnosis: Wedge compression of #L1 vertebra and # Rt.Superior Pubic Rami with no neurological deficit. BP: 100/60 mm of Hg Temperature: 99.2°F Pulse: 97/min RR: 18/min SpO2: 97% Serum creatinine : 2.8 mg/dl Fluid intake: 2000 ml Urine output: 500 ml in urine bag with Foley’s catheter in place. The patient tells you that at the time of the accident, it was her Day 1 of menstrual cycle (period). She is very depressed and worried. She thinks she can never have a baby again. |
a. Briefly explain the nursing interventions associated with the urinary system in this case.
b. Identify at least six (6) nursing interventions associated with the reproductive system in this case.