Use the appropriate anatomical terminology to fill in the following statement. The mouth is located _____________ to the ears.

Your client had surgery to form an arteriovenous fistula for hemodialysis.  Which information is important for providing care for this client?  

In acute renal failure, Kussmaul’s respirations occur because the body is trying to:  

A client admitted with nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.  The client’s BP on admission 74/30 mm Hg.  The client is oliguric and his blood urea nitrogen and creatinine levels are elevated.  The physician will most likely write an order for which treatment? 

Teaching a client how to decrease the chance of further problems with urolithiasis, barring any other contraindications, the nurse would encourage the client to:  

When peritoneal dialysis is performed, the semi-permeable membrane is the:  

A female client  is to obtain a clean catch urine specimen.  In addition to explaining how to void directly into the sterile container, the nurse should give which of the following instructions?  

A 23-year old man is involved in a motor vehicle accident resulting in trauma to the abdomen and back.  He has a ruptured spleen and probable trauma to kidneys.  Which of the following changes in the urine should the nurse observe for?  

In clients experiencing acute renal failure which electrolyte imbalances is likely to be present?  

The nurse is caring for a client with a urinary catheter.  Which of the following is the most important nursing action for the nurse to take to prevent urinary tract infection in the client?