Chronic renal failure physical examination
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Aarti Narayan, M.B.B.S [2]
Overview
Chronic renal failure causes disturbances in not only the filtration function of the kidney, but also in the normal functioning of virtually every organ in the body. Symptoms and overt signs of kidney disease are often subtle or absent until renal failure ensues. Thus, the diagnosis of chronic renal failure often take the patient by surprise.
Appearance of the Patient
The patient may have difficulty breathing from complications of chronic renal failure such as pulmonary edema and pericarditis. Peripheral edema is most often present.
Vitals
Blood Pressure
- Hypertension may be present and is a potential cause for renal damage
Respiratory Rate
- Tachypnea may be present
HEENT
Fundoscopy
- Fundoscopy is important in evaluating diabetic and hypertensive patients to look for retinal damage as evidence of diabetic retinopathy or hypertensive retinopathy
Heart
Pre-cordial examination
- Left ventricular heave may be present
Auscultation
- S4 may be heard
- Pericardial friction rub from pericarditis may be present
Lungs
Auscultation
Extremities
- Peripheral edema may be present.