Hesi case study: Chronic Kidney Disease Questions and Answers(A+ Solution guide)
The nurse reviews the client's medical history. What part of the history should the nurse consider relevant to the client's current history? (Select all that apply) - - Hypertension - Polycystic Kidney Disease - Ethnicity Which additional symptoms should the nurse ask about? (Select all that apply) - - Nausea - Decreased attention span - Itching Based on the client's symptoms, what should the nurse suspect? - The client has uremia and may need to start dialysis The nurse is teaching the client about progression of CKD. Which evaluation statement documented by the nurse indicates the client's understanding of the disease process? - The clients acknowledges that renal replacement therapy will need to be initiated immediately Which lab values would the nurse be most concerned about? - Glomerular filtration rate of 9 mL/min/1.73m2 The client's hemoglobin level is 7.8 g/dL (78 g/L). What action should the nurse take? - Obtain a prescription to start an erythropoietin stimulating agent (ESA) What is the correct interpretation of these ABGs? - Metabolic acidosis (compensated) After the nurse completes an assessment, what findings are most important to report to the healthcare provider (HCP)? (Select all that apply) - - Blood pressure of 178/92 mmHg
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