Chronic Kidney Disease Practice Questions with correct answers

The nurse is preparing to assess a patient with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Which assessment should the nurse make a priority? History of autoimmune diseases Presence and location of a peritoneal catheter Vital signs, especially blood pressure Presence of skin rashes - Answer Presence and location of a peritoneal catheter In assessing a patient diagnosed with chronic kidney disease (CKD), it is most important for the nurse to assess the presence, location, and patency of the arteriovenous (AV) fistula, shunt, graft, or peritoneal catheter. These are lifelines for the patient that provide the means for either hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis, life-sustaining treatments. Vital signs should also be taken but comprise a generic assessment. It is more important to assess the AV fistula, shunt, graft, or peritoneal catheter. It is unnecessary to assess for a history of autoimmune diseases or skin rashes, because CKD is not affected by these. The nurse should understand that which effect is the least likely reason that a loop diuretic would be prescribed? To decrease extracellular fluid volume