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NUR 146 ENDOCRINE EXAM 2026
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS| ACE
YOUR GRADES.
1. 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? - correct answer -Inform the healthcare
provider and assess the client for signs of infection.
2. A client is brought to the renal unit from the PACU status
postresection of a renal tumor. Which of the following nursing
actions should the nurse prioritize in the care of this client? -
correct answer -Managing post op pain
3. A nurse is caring for a client who is in the diuresis phase of
acute kidney injury. The nurse should closely monitor the client
for what complication during this phase? - correct answer -
Dehydration
4. The nurse has identified the nursing diagnosis of "Risk for
Infection" in a client who undergoes peritoneal dialysis. What
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nursing action best addresses this risk? - correct answer -
Maintain aseptic technique when administering dialysate.
5. The nurse is caring for a client who has returned to the
postsurgical suite after postanesthetic recovery from a
nephrectomy. The nurse's most recent assessment reveals
increased sedation, shortness of breath, hypotension, and low
urine output over the last 2 hours. What is the nurse's best
response? - correct answer -Assess the client for signs of
bleeding and inform the primary provider.
6. The critical care nurse is monitoring the client's urine output
and drains following renal surgery. What should the nurse
promptly report to the primary care provider? - correct answer -
Absence of drain output
7. A client with end stage renal disease (ESKD) is being treated
for a right ankle fracture unrelated to a fall. The client's lab
values show high phosphate levels, low calcium levels, and low
vitamin D levels. What is the most likely reason for this client's
fracture? - correct answer -Renal osteodystrophy
NUR 146 ENDOCRINE EXAM 2026
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS| ACE
YOUR GRADES.
1. 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? - correct answer -Inform the healthcare
provider and assess the client for signs of infection.
2. A client is brought to the renal unit from the PACU status
postresection of a renal tumor. Which of the following nursing
actions should the nurse prioritize in the care of this client? -
correct answer -Managing post op pain
3. A nurse is caring for a client who is in the diuresis phase of
acute kidney injury. The nurse should closely monitor the client
for what complication during this phase? - correct answer -
Dehydration
4. The nurse has identified the nursing diagnosis of "Risk for
Infection" in a client who undergoes peritoneal dialysis. What
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nursing action best addresses this risk? - correct answer -
Maintain aseptic technique when administering dialysate.
5. The nurse is caring for a client who has returned to the
postsurgical suite after postanesthetic recovery from a
nephrectomy. The nurse's most recent assessment reveals
increased sedation, shortness of breath, hypotension, and low
urine output over the last 2 hours. What is the nurse's best
response? - correct answer -Assess the client for signs of
bleeding and inform the primary provider.
6. The critical care nurse is monitoring the client's urine output
and drains following renal surgery. What should the nurse
promptly report to the primary care provider? - correct answer -
Absence of drain output
7. A client with end stage renal disease (ESKD) is being treated
for a right ankle fracture unrelated to a fall. The client's lab
values show high phosphate levels, low calcium levels, and low
vitamin D levels. What is the most likely reason for this client's
fracture? - correct answer -Renal osteodystrophy
