More Related Content Similar to Group 3 Fisher Similar to Group 3 Fisher (20) More from shenell delfin (20) Group 3 Fisher4. Pathophysiology: ARF Predisposing factors: Age Gender Race Genetics Precipitating Factors: Environment Lifestyle Disease Trauma, Infection Acute Injury to Kidneys Partial Destruction of the Functional Units of the Kidney Decreased GFR Oliguria Anuria Creatinine BUN Azotemia Sp. Gravity Edema Electrolyte Imbalance Inability to excrete fluid loads & metabolic wastes Hyperkalemia Hyponatemia Metabolic Acidosis 46. To remove a kidney in an open procedure, an incision is made below the ribcage (A). The kidney is exposed (B) and connections to blood vessels and the ureter are severed (C). The kidney is removed in one piece (D). 57. Once the kidney is removed, it is flushed with a preservative solution and prepared for implantation by the transplant surgeon