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An adolescent in renal failure is prescribed calcium acetate but does not like the taste of it. He asks you why is it important for him to take this medication. You would explain to him that the purpose of calcium acetate in the treatment of patients with renal failure is to:

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A client is scheduled to have an AV fistula created for renal dialysis. The nurse knows that fistulas,

In caring for a client in renal failure, which of these assessments findings requires immediate attention? Normal laboratory reference ranges in parenthesis.

Which finding in the client with HIV disease who is receiving highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) indicates that the treatment is effective?

A client is admitted with signs of chronic renal failure. Which of the following is indicative of metabolic acidosis?

The client with acute renal failure has a serum potassium of 6 (3.5-5 mEq/L). The nurse would plan which of the following as a priority action? Normal laboratory reference ranges in parenthesis.

A client who is receiving highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) tells the nurse, “The doctor said my viral load is reduced. What does this mean?”

The nurse is preparing to administer a medication when the client states, “I’m allergic to that.” How will the nurse proceed? Select all that apply