ECCO Caring for Patients with Renal Disorders: Part 1 questions with correct answers

A patient is receiving IV calcium gluconate, IV insulin, IV D50, and oral polystyrene sulfonate (Kayexalate). What evidence of the treatment's effectiveness should the nurse assess for? - Answer Resolution of life-threatening hyperkalemia is assessed by monitoring the ECG rhythm for stability with resolution of widened QRS, IVC delay, and peaked T waves; and assessing for decreasing K levels. A patient with sepsis received vancomycin (Vancocin), had a CT scan with contrast, and is diagnosed with AKI. Current vitals on norepinephrine at 0.1 mcg/kg/min: HR 88 sinus rhythm, BP 70/40 (50), UO 0.3 mL/kg/hr; lab values: BUN: creatinine 15:1, serum Osmo 292 (N) and hematocrit 30%. Which is indicated? - Answer Titrate vasopressors to maintain MAP greater than 65 mm Hg.