A patient in the ICU has developed acute renal failure related to decreased renal perfusion. For which conditions does the nurse expect the possibility of emergent hemodialysis or renal replacement therapy in the patient with acute renal failure? Select all that apply. 

While obtaining a history, your patient states, “You know, whenever I bend over to put on my socks and shoes, I get really short breath. How weird is that?” How would you document this in your note in the patient’s chart?

When the nurse provides care for a client with chronic kidney failure, which assessments will the nurse complete that would indicate a finding of fluid overload? Select all that apply. 

Which statements are accurate regarding QFT-Plus ? Select all that apply. 

Kenneth presents to clinic with complaints of an area to his right medial ankle “that just won’t heal”.  He knocked his leg on his lawn mower about 3 weeks ago and has been cleaning it daily with soap and water.  His has a history of venous stasis and you suspect he has a venous stasis ulcer.  You note the edges of the wound are shaggy with a erythematous base, with yellow purulent exudate, surrounding tissue is erythematous, warm and you note a streak going up his leg.  What is the best plan of care? Select all that apply. 

Which initial test is considered the current “gold standard” when diagnosing and evaluating HF?

What key lab should you check prior to starting a patient on an ACEI, ARB, ARNI, or MRA?

A patient is unsure of the decision to undergo peritoneal dialysis (PD) and wishes to discuss the advantages of this treatment with the nurse. Which statement by the nurse is accurate regarding PD? 

The purpose of QFT-Plus testing for TB is to:

Dennis is a 28-year-old who has had asthma for 5 years. He tells you he had a “cold” last week and now feels really short of breath, especially with activity. He is unable to go to work.  He has a productive cough of thick white phlegm. Pulse ox is 96%. You auscultate expiratory wheezes in the upper and middle lobes. What treatment should you suggest?