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Which lab result is most important to monitor in a client with acute kidney injury (AKI)?
A. Hemoglobin
✔✔ B. Serum creatinine
C. Amylase
D. Bilirubin
What is a priority nursing intervention for a client undergoing hemodialysis?
✔✔ A. Monitor for hypotension during treatment
B. Encourage high fluid intake
C. Administer iron supplements immediately before dialysis
D. Measure blood glucose levels every 2 hours
Which symptom indicates fluid volume overload in a client with chronic kidney disease (CKD)?
A. Dry mucous membranes
B. Flat neck veins
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,✔✔ C. Crackles in lungs
D. Increased urine output
Which dietary choice is appropriate for a client with end-stage renal disease?
✔✔ A. Grilled chicken with white rice
B. Baked salmon with spinach and sweet potato
C. Ham sandwich with pickles
D. Cheese omelet with tomatoes and oranges
What is the best indicator of effective dialysis treatment?
A. Weight gain
B. Decreased appetite
✔✔ C. Stable serum potassium levels
D. Dark, concentrated urine
A client with a history of nephrotic syndrome is most at risk for which complication?
A. Hyponatremia
✔✔ B. Proteinuria
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,C. Polycythemia
D. Hyperglycemia
Which finding should the nurse report immediately in a client with peritoneal dialysis?
A. Clear drainage
✔✔ B. Cloudy outflow
C. Warm abdomen
D. Increased appetite
What is a common side effect of erythropoietin therapy in renal failure?
✔✔ A. Hypertension
B. Hypoglycemia
C. Diarrhea
D. Hypothermia
Which electrolyte imbalance is common in chronic kidney disease?
A. Hypokalemia
✔✔ B. Hyperkalemia
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, C. Hypocalcemia
D. Hypernatremia
Which urine characteristic is expected in a client with glomerulonephritis?
✔✔ A. Dark, tea-colored urine
B. Clear yellow urine
C. Foul-smelling urine
D. Milky white urine
A client with a urinary tract obstruction is at risk for:
A. Hypertension
✔✔ B. Hydronephrosis
C. Hypokalemia
D. Hyperglycemia
Which action should the nurse take after a renal biopsy?
✔✔ A. Place the client in a supine position for several hours
B. Encourage ambulation
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