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?  

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?

9. A nurse is preparing to administer warfarin to a client with deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Which laboratory value would indicate the client is a therapeutic level?  

37. The nurse is caring for a client with chronic kidney disease on hemodialysis. Which of the following statements would indicate that dietary education was effective?  

84. The nurse is caring for a client complaining of severe back pain, on assessment a bruit is detected and pulsation in the LLQ is observed. What is the best first action by the nurse?  

9. A nurse is preparing to administer warfarin to a client with deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Which laboratory value would indicate the client is a therapeutic level?