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A 23-year-old felt puffy, weak, and tired for several months. She suddenly noticed her urine had a red to brown discoloration and the volume was minimal. She went to the emergency room of a nearby hospital and the following data were obtained upon examination and testing what type of treatment does this person need?

Hematology:
Serum sodium 125 mEq/L
Serum potassium 6 mEq/L
Serum creatinine 2.6 mg/dL
BUN 24.0 mg/dL
pH (arterial) 7.32
Hematocrit 25%
Urinalysis:
Appearance Red to brown
Specific gravity 1.025
Blood Positive
Glucose Negative
Protein Mild
Renal Function Tests:
GFR (glomerular filtration rate) 40 mL/min
RBF (renal blood flow) 280 mL/min



Sagot :

Answer:

Renal failure treatment

Explanation:

The type of treatment this person requires is Renal failure treatment and this type of treatment will take the following steps :

  • Healthy eating and engaging in physical activity
  • Controlled  Water intake in order to maintain a serum sodium value between 135- 145 mEq/ L .
  • Sodium should be restricted or permitted, and this depends on the patients accumulation level of sodium
  •  Angiotensin  
  •  Beta blocker and a diuretic