EXAM 1 NSG 4100 2026 | ALL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS | GRADED A+ | VERIFIED ANSWERS | LATEST
EXAM (BRAND NEW VERSION!)
A client has a glomerular filtration rate (GFR) of 43 mL/min/1.73 m?. Based
on this GFR, the nurse interprets that the client's chronic kidney disease is
at what stage?
A. Stage 1
B. Stage 2
C. Stage 3
D. Stage 4 -SELECTED ANSWER 👀 **** C. Stage 3
An inpatient client with acute kidney injury (AKI) has moderate edema to
both legs.
What resulting skin conditions would increase the client's likelihood of skin
breakdown? Select all that apply.
A. Atopic dermatitis
B. Pruritus
C. Psoriasis
D. Urticaria
E. Excoriation -SELECTED ANSWER 👀 **** B. Pruritus
E. Excoriation
,A client admitted with nephrotic syndrome is being cared for on the medical
unit. When writing this client's care plan, based on the major clinical
manifestation of nephrotic syndrome, what nursing diagnosis should the
nurse include?
A. Constipation related to immobility
B. Risk for injury related to altered thought processes
C. Hyperthermia related to the inflammatory process
D. Excess fluid volume related to generalized edema -SELECTED
ANSWER 👀 **** D. Excess fluid volume related to generalized edema
The nurse coming on shift on the medical unit is taking a report on four
clients. What client does the nurse know is at the greatest risk of
developing ESKD?
A. A client with a history of polycystic kidney disease
B. A client with diabetes mellitus and poorly controlled hypertension
C. A client who is morbidly obese with a history of vascular disorders
D. A client with severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease -SELECTED
ANSWER 👀 **** B. A client with diabetes mellitus and poorly controlled
hypertension
The nurse is caring for a client postoperative day 4 following a kidney
transplant. When assessing for potential signs and symptoms of rejection,
what assessment should the nurse prioritize?
A. Assessment of the quantity of the client's urine output
B. Assessment of the client's incision
,C. Assessment of the client's abdominal girth
D. Assessment for flank or abdominal pain -SELECTED ANSWER 👀 ****
A. Assessment of the quantity of the client's urine output
The nurse is caring for a client in acute kidney injury (AKI). Which
complication would most clearly warrant the administration of polystyrene
sulfonate?
A. Hypernatremia
B. Hypomagnesemia
C. Hyperkalemia
D. Hypercalcemia -SELECTED ANSWER 👀 **** C. Hyperkalemia
The nurse is caring for a client whose acute kidney injury (AKI) resulted
from a prerenal cause. Which condition most likely caused this client's
health problem?
A. Burns
B. Glomerulonephritis
C. Ureterolithiasis
D. Pregnancy -SELECTED ANSWER 👀 **** A. Burns
A client with diabetic nephropathy has end-stage renal disease and is
starting dialysis. What should the nurse teach the client about
hemodialysis?
A. "Hemodialysis is a treatment option that is usually required three times a
week."
, B. "Hemodialysis is a program that will require you to commit to daily
treatment."
C. "This will require you to have surgery and a catheter will need to be
inserted into your abdomen."
D. "Hemodialysis is a treatment that is used for a few months until your
kidney heals and starts to produce urine again." -SELECTED ANSWER 👀
**** A. "Hemodialysis is a treatment option that is usually required three
times a week."
A client with end-stage renal disease receives continuous ambulatory
peritoneal dialysis. The nurse observes that the dialysate drainage fluid is
cloudy. What is the nurse's most appropriate action?
A. Inform the health care provider and assess the client for signs of
infection.
B. Flush the peritoneal catheter with normal saline.
C. Remove the catheter promptly and have the catheter tip cultured.
D. Administer a bolus of IV normal saline as prescribed. -SELECTED
ANSWER 👀 **** A. Inform the health care provider and assess the client
for signs of infection.
.
The nurse is planning client teaching for a client with end-stage kidney
disease who is scheduled for the creation of a fistula. The nurse should
teach the client what information about the fistula?
A. "A vein and an artery in your arm will be attached surgically."
B. "The arm should be immobilized for 4 to 6 days."
ANSWERS | GRADED A+ | VERIFIED ANSWERS | LATEST
EXAM (BRAND NEW VERSION!)
A client has a glomerular filtration rate (GFR) of 43 mL/min/1.73 m?. Based
on this GFR, the nurse interprets that the client's chronic kidney disease is
at what stage?
A. Stage 1
B. Stage 2
C. Stage 3
D. Stage 4 -SELECTED ANSWER 👀 **** C. Stage 3
An inpatient client with acute kidney injury (AKI) has moderate edema to
both legs.
What resulting skin conditions would increase the client's likelihood of skin
breakdown? Select all that apply.
A. Atopic dermatitis
B. Pruritus
C. Psoriasis
D. Urticaria
E. Excoriation -SELECTED ANSWER 👀 **** B. Pruritus
E. Excoriation
,A client admitted with nephrotic syndrome is being cared for on the medical
unit. When writing this client's care plan, based on the major clinical
manifestation of nephrotic syndrome, what nursing diagnosis should the
nurse include?
A. Constipation related to immobility
B. Risk for injury related to altered thought processes
C. Hyperthermia related to the inflammatory process
D. Excess fluid volume related to generalized edema -SELECTED
ANSWER 👀 **** D. Excess fluid volume related to generalized edema
The nurse coming on shift on the medical unit is taking a report on four
clients. What client does the nurse know is at the greatest risk of
developing ESKD?
A. A client with a history of polycystic kidney disease
B. A client with diabetes mellitus and poorly controlled hypertension
C. A client who is morbidly obese with a history of vascular disorders
D. A client with severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease -SELECTED
ANSWER 👀 **** B. A client with diabetes mellitus and poorly controlled
hypertension
The nurse is caring for a client postoperative day 4 following a kidney
transplant. When assessing for potential signs and symptoms of rejection,
what assessment should the nurse prioritize?
A. Assessment of the quantity of the client's urine output
B. Assessment of the client's incision
,C. Assessment of the client's abdominal girth
D. Assessment for flank or abdominal pain -SELECTED ANSWER 👀 ****
A. Assessment of the quantity of the client's urine output
The nurse is caring for a client in acute kidney injury (AKI). Which
complication would most clearly warrant the administration of polystyrene
sulfonate?
A. Hypernatremia
B. Hypomagnesemia
C. Hyperkalemia
D. Hypercalcemia -SELECTED ANSWER 👀 **** C. Hyperkalemia
The nurse is caring for a client whose acute kidney injury (AKI) resulted
from a prerenal cause. Which condition most likely caused this client's
health problem?
A. Burns
B. Glomerulonephritis
C. Ureterolithiasis
D. Pregnancy -SELECTED ANSWER 👀 **** A. Burns
A client with diabetic nephropathy has end-stage renal disease and is
starting dialysis. What should the nurse teach the client about
hemodialysis?
A. "Hemodialysis is a treatment option that is usually required three times a
week."
, B. "Hemodialysis is a program that will require you to commit to daily
treatment."
C. "This will require you to have surgery and a catheter will need to be
inserted into your abdomen."
D. "Hemodialysis is a treatment that is used for a few months until your
kidney heals and starts to produce urine again." -SELECTED ANSWER 👀
**** A. "Hemodialysis is a treatment option that is usually required three
times a week."
A client with end-stage renal disease receives continuous ambulatory
peritoneal dialysis. The nurse observes that the dialysate drainage fluid is
cloudy. What is the nurse's most appropriate action?
A. Inform the health care provider and assess the client for signs of
infection.
B. Flush the peritoneal catheter with normal saline.
C. Remove the catheter promptly and have the catheter tip cultured.
D. Administer a bolus of IV normal saline as prescribed. -SELECTED
ANSWER 👀 **** A. Inform the health care provider and assess the client
for signs of infection.
.
The nurse is planning client teaching for a client with end-stage kidney
disease who is scheduled for the creation of a fistula. The nurse should
teach the client what information about the fistula?
A. "A vein and an artery in your arm will be attached surgically."
B. "The arm should be immobilized for 4 to 6 days."
