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1. What disorder is affecting this individual? What situation(s) predispose an individual to this disorder? (4 pts) 2. Hyponatremia and hyperkalemia: A. Define these conditions. B. Describe a possible cause of each. 3. Why is there blood in the urine?

1. What disorder is affecting this individual? What situation(s) predispose an individual to this disorder? (4 pts) 2. Hyponatremia and hyperkalemia: A. Define these conditions. B. Describe a possible cause of each. 3. Why is there blood in the urine?

Phlebotomy Essentials
Phlebotomy Essentials
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Author:Ruth McCall, Cathee M. Tankersley MT(ASCP)
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For the past several months, a 24-year-old male has experienced fatigue, puffiness, and overall weakness. One day he noticed his urine had a red to brown discoloration, and that his urine volume was minimal. He went to the emergency room, where urinalysis, blood work, and other tests were done to obtain the following data: Urinalysis results Hematology results Appearance Red to brown Serum sodium 125 mEq/L Specific gravity 1.025 Serum potassium 6 mEq/L Blood Positive Serum creatinine 2.6 mg/dL Glucose Negative BUN 24.0 mg/dL Protein Mild pH (arterial) 7.32 Renal function tests Hematocrit 25% GFR (glom. filt. rate) 40 mL/min RBF (renal blood flow) 280 mL/min 1. What disorder is affecting this individual? What situation(s) predispose an individual to this disorder? (4 pts) 2. Hyponatremia and hyperkalemia: A. Define these conditions. B. Describe a possible cause of each. 3. Why is there blood in the urine? 4. How do the renal function tests for this individual compare to a healthy individual? (4 pts) 5. What is causing the patient's puffy feeling? 6. What types of treatment does the patient need?
Transcribed Image Text:For the past several months, a 24-year-old male has experienced fatigue, puffiness, and overall weakness. One day he noticed his urine had a red to brown discoloration, and that his urine volume was minimal. He went to the emergency room, where urinalysis, blood work, and other tests were done to obtain the following data: Urinalysis results Hematology results Appearance Red to brown Serum sodium 125 mEq/L Specific gravity 1.025 Serum potassium 6 mEq/L Blood Positive Serum creatinine 2.6 mg/dL Glucose Negative BUN 24.0 mg/dL Protein Mild pH (arterial) 7.32 Renal function tests Hematocrit 25% GFR (glom. filt. rate) 40 mL/min RBF (renal blood flow) 280 mL/min 1. What disorder is affecting this individual? What situation(s) predispose an individual to this disorder? (4 pts) 2. Hyponatremia and hyperkalemia: A. Define these conditions. B. Describe a possible cause of each. 3. Why is there blood in the urine? 4. How do the renal function tests for this individual compare to a healthy individual? (4 pts) 5. What is causing the patient's puffy feeling? 6. What types of treatment does the patient need?
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