12. The nurse is caring for a client immediately after a cardiac catheterization due to an acute myocardial infarction for the following lab values BUN 28 Creatinine 1.7. Which of the following the nurse include in the plan of care?  

45. A client in the intensive care unit has been intubated with an endotracheal tube for 3 weeks. The provider has ordered a tracheostomy tube. The client’s significant other states, “He did so well during day yesterday, why can’t they just keep that tube in.” What would be the nurse’s best response?  

42. What is the most life-threatening electrolyte imbalance associated with kidney disease or injury?

4. The client diagnosed with ARF has a serum potassium level of 7.2mEq/L. Which collaborative treatment should the nurse anticipate for the client?  

59. A nurse is providing health education workshop to a group of adults focusing on prevention of renal carcinoma. The nurse should emphasize what action in order to reduce the participants’ risks of renal carcinoma?

73. A client is admitted with severe renal colic. The nurse’s priority role in care of this client is

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46. The nurse receives AM report for the following patients. Which of the following should the nurse assess first?  

54. A nurse is caring for a client being discharged home after a kidney transplant. The client is being discharged on cyclosporine.  Which statement by the client would indicate teaching was ineffective?

35. A nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client diagnosed with chronic renal failure. The client has been prescribed sevelamer hydrochloride 800 mg po TID.  Which of the following statements indicates a need for further education?