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A. I should take all prescribed antibiotics until their gone
B. I should avoid using any type of salt substitute on my food
C. I must decrease my intake of foods high in potassium
D. I must protect myself from developing an infection Pg 1362

2. The n
follow

A. is receiving prescribed digoxin and has a BUN level that has increased from 15 to 19mg/dl
over the past 3 days

B. had a mitral mechanical valve replacement and taking prescribed warfarin that has an INR
that is 3.2

C. is receiving prescribed enoxaparin post op cardiac surgery and the platelets have decreased
from 200,000 to 175,000 over the past 2 days

D. had a AAA repair 2 days ago and has a creatinine that has increased from 0.9 to 2.5mg/dl
3. The
which
A. a BUN level of 67mg/dl

B. a rhythm strip reading that has tall, peaked T waves
C. a decreased GFR

D. a creatinine level of 3mg/dl

nurse is caring for a client who is receiving gentamicin IV for infection and has developed oliguria


A. collect a urine sample to check specific gravity

B. obtain a prescription for gentamicin peak and trough levels
C. insert a prescribed urinary catheter

D. raise the head of the bed to a 45-degree angle

5. The


A. notify the PCP

B. check the client’s most recent serum electrolyte levels

C. evaluate the client’s urine output for the past 4 hrs

D. determine if the client is scheduled to receive hemodialysis

, E. obtain a blood specimen for ABG’s

6


A. I try and limit my intake of dietary sodium to 5g a day

B. I have noticed that my skin looks like it has a layer of frost on it

C. I have noticed that my breath has developed a very unpleasant odor

D. I will make sure that I consume at least 50g of protein every day




A. I should obtain much of my protein from dairy products and eggs

B. I can expect to have an increase in my energy level after dialysis treatment
C. hemodialysis will be performed 2x week in an outpt ceneter

D. if I develop and fatigue or weakness I should report it to my doctor
8.


A. developed a bp of 90/58mmhg

B. develop a temperature of 99.4F

C. K+ level that decrease from 6.1 to 5.1

D. reports of feeling tired and no desire to eat
9. Th

A. place mask on the client when changing the client peritoneal dialysis catheter dressing

B. walk a client to the bathroom during the peritoneal dialysis infusion cycle

C. apply a pressure dressing on a clients AV fistula between hemodialysis treatments
D. obtain a blood specimen from a client’s AV fistula

10. The nurse


A. obtaining a prescription to give the client an enema prior to beginning dialysis

B. placing the PD dialysate bag in the microwave to warm the solution

C. starting dialysis prior to cleaning the catheter site

D. repositioning the client to High Fowler’s during dialysis to improve dialysate drainage

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