In acute renal failure, Kussmaul’s respirations occur because the body is trying to:  

Your client had surgery to form an arteriovenous fistula for hemodialysis.  Which information is important for providing care for this client?  

The nurse is caring for a client with a urinary catheter.  Which of the following is the most important nursing action for the nurse to take to prevent urinary tract infection in the client?  

In clients experiencing acute renal failure which electrolyte imbalances is likely to be present?  

A 23-year old man is involved in a motor vehicle accident resulting in trauma to the abdomen and back.  He has a ruptured spleen and probable trauma to kidneys.  Which of the following changes in the urine should the nurse observe for?  

A female client  is to obtain a clean catch urine specimen.  In addition to explaining how to void directly into the sterile container, the nurse should give which of the following instructions?  

When peritoneal dialysis is performed, the semi-permeable membrane is the:  

A client has been admitted to the hospital because of acute cystitis.  Her nursing care may include all of the following except:  

When it comes evident that the client will require long-term hemodialysis, an internal arteriovenous fistula is created.  Which nursing assessment is most important to perform regularly when a client has an arteriovenous fistula?  

An adult is admitted with suspected urolithiasis.  Which nursing diagnosis is of highest priority when planning nursing care for this client immediately after admission?