Renal Nurs 201 questions with verified answers graded A+

Renal Nurs 201 questions with verified answers graded A+ A patient is undergoing a CT scan with contrast and has an elevated creatinine level and is at risk for developing injury. What is the most effective intervention to reduce the risk of contracted induced neuropathy? - CORRECT ANSWER Hydrating with saline intravenously before the test A nurse is reviewing the medication records for a client who has CKD. Which of the following medications should the nurse identify as having potential to cause nephrotoxicity? - CORRECT ANSWER Gentamicin A dialysis nurse performing hemodialysis for a patient with CKD. Which action by the nurse will prevent blood clots? - CORRECT ANSWER Addition of Heparin What are intrarenal causes of acute kidney disease? SATA - CORRECT ANSWER Nephrotoxic drugsa. Tubular obstruction of myoglobin Acute glomerulonephritis A nurse is assessing a client who has CKD for fluid volume increase. Which of the following provides a reliable measure of fluid retention? - CORRECT ANSWER Daily weight During the nursing assessment of a patient with renal insufficiency the nurse asks the patient specifically about the history of - CORRECT ANSWER HTN A patient is rapidly progressing glomular inflammation, weight has increased, urine output is steadily declining. What is the priority nursing intervention? - CORRECT ANSWER Monitor cardiac status