Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and serum creatinine are measured…

Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and serum creatinine are measured to assess kidney function. Urea, the end product of protein metabolism, and creatinine, a result of skeletal muscle use, are normally excreted by the kidney. When kidney function is impaired, BUN and creatinine are

A client is assessed by the nurse after a hemodialysis sessi…

A client is assessed by the nurse after a hemodialysis session. A new nurse flushed the clients dialysis catheter with heparin per protocol. The nurse notes excessive bleeding from the client’s nose and around the intravenous catheter. What action by the nurse is the priority?