Which of the following heart conditions is commonly caused by ischemia in the pulmonary circulation due to COPD?

Which great veins are responsible for returning blood to the heart from systemic circulation?

Through all circulation of the body, which of the following is carrying de-oxygenated blood?I. Pulmonary veinsII. Pulmonary arteriesIII. Right atriumIV. Left ventricle 

A 68-year-old patient with end-stage renal disease on hemodialysis presents with extreme fatigue, pallor, and a hemoglobin level of 6.5 g/dL. Laboratory results show a significantly low erythropoietin level, as well as elevated BUN and creatinine levels. The healthcare provider orders a blood transfusion, as well as erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (ESAs) for future management. Which of the following mechanisms explains the patient’s need for a blood transfusion due to his anemia, and why are ESAs indicated for future management?

The table below shows the age of a tree along with its height.   

A patient with an acute kidney injury is in the oliguric phase. Which assessment finding requires the nurse to take immediate action?

Two weeks after kidney transplantation, a client develops a temperature of 101⁰ F, an elevated blood pressure, and an extremely tender kidney. An x-ray indicates that the transplanted kidney is enlarged. Based on these assessment findings, the nurse would suspect which of the following complications?

A patient has been diagnosed with Stage III Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). The nurse ensures to provide education regarding which vital dietary component?

A 68-year-old patient with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) presents to the hospital with complaints of progressive shortness of breath, orthopnea, and fatigue over the past 48 hours. The patient has been on hemodialysis for 1 year due to diabetic nephropathy. Physical examination reveals tachypnea, bibasilar crackles on auscultation, jugular venous distention (JVD), and pitting edema in the lower extremities. The patient’s blood pressure is 180/100 mm Hg, heart rate is 110 bpm, and oxygen saturation is 85% on room air. Laboratory results show: BUN: 88 mg/dL Creatinine: 6.5 mg/dL Sodium: 135 mEq/L Potassium: 5.0 mEq/L Which of the following is the most likely cause of the patient’s pulmonary symptoms?

A patient on the medical floor has a functioning AV fistula in the right upper arm for ongoing hemodialysis. Which of the following is most important for the RN to relay to the CNA?