Hesi- Chronic Kidney Disease exam with complete solution graded A+

Which explanation by the nurse is an accurate description of CKD? - It is a fatal disorder unless renal replacement therapy is received. What additional information in Judy's history may be related to the onset of ESRD? (Select all that apply) - -Hypertension -Polycystic Kidney Disease -African American Ethnicity Which lab value is likely to be decreased with chronic kidney disease? - Serum Calcium Judy's hemoglobin level is 7.8. Which underlying pathology does the nurse recognize as the cause of this abnormal lab value? - Fewer red blood cells are formed. What is the correct interpretation of these ABG's? - Metabolic acidosis (compensated) Which additional assessment finding is consistent with ERSD? - -Yellow pallor -Decreased attention span -Tall tented T wave on ECG Which explanation best describes the pathology resulting in her hypertension? - The activation of the Renin-Angiotensin cycle and excretion of aldosterone causes hypertension. Which assessment finding indicates to the nurse that the desired outcome of the calcium acetate (PhosLo) has been acheived? - Serum phosphorus 4.0 mg/dLWhich assessment should the nurse perform to determine if the desired outcome of captopril (Capoten) has been achieved? - Blood pressure