James is a 52-year -old construction worker with a history of hypertension and type 2 diabetes. He presents with generalized weakness, fatigue, nausea, and decreased urine output over the past week. He is only able to urinate about 30ml of urine every 24 hours. On examination, he appears pale, with signs of fluid overload, including edema (fluid accumulation) in the legs and crackling sounds while listening to his lungs. He states that he has had “kidney issues” in the past. Urinalysis shows protein and small amounts of blood present in the sample. Blood tests show elevated creatinine showing impaired kidney function. This patient will be needing hemodialysis three times a week. James Test results are as follows: Urinalysis: proteinuria and small amounts of hematuria present Blood Tests: Elevated Creatinine, BUN. Decreased GFR @ 30 (normal is >90) Dr. ordered for Hemodialysis 3X per week. 1) What could his diagnosis be? 2) What is Creatinine and what does it indicate? BUN? 3) What is the purpose of Hemodialysis and how will it help? Will this “fix “ the condition?
[Answered]: James is a 52-year -old construction worker with…
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