The nurse is instructing the client with chronic renal failure to maintain adequate nutritional intake. Which of the following diets would be most appropriate?
The following are potential signs or symptoms of peritonitis…
The following are potential signs or symptoms of peritonitis: (Select all that apply)
After emphasizing to an adolescent with renal failure the im…
After emphasizing to an adolescent with renal failure the importance of maintaining a positive self-concept, which of the following behaviors by the adolescent should the nurse identify as an indicator that the plan is working?
A client developed cardiogenic shock after a severe myocardi…
A client developed cardiogenic shock after a severe myocardial infarction and has now developed acute renal failure. The client’s family asks the nurse why the client has developed acute renal failure. The nurse should base the response on the knowledge that there was:
During hemodialysis, the nurse notes that a 10-year-old beco…
During hemodialysis, the nurse notes that a 10-year-old becomes confused and restless. The child complains of a headache and nausea and has generalized muscle twitching. This can be prevented by which of the following?
In HD patients which laboratory test is an indicator of non…
In HD patients which laboratory test is an indicator of non compliance?
In the oliguric phase of acute renal failure, the nurse shou…
In the oliguric phase of acute renal failure, the nurse should assess the client for:
A patient with frequent urinary tract infections in being se…
A patient with frequent urinary tract infections in being seen in the urology clinic. The patient asks the nurse if there is a chance of acute renal failure. The nurse explains that which of the following risk factors can lead to acute renal failure? (Select all that apply.)
Which statement made by a client who has received a renal tr…
Which statement made by a client who has received a renal transplant indicates that the desired outcome of discharge teaching has been met? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY.
A week after kidney transplantation, the client develops a t…
A week after kidney transplantation, the client develops a temperature of 101⁰ F, the blood pressure is elevated, and the kidney is tender. The x-ray indicates that the transplanted kidney is enlarged. Based on these assessment findings, the nurse would suspect which of the following complications?