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A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has a urinary tract infection (UTI). Which of the following
manifestations should the nurse identify as a finding specifically associated with this client?
Urinary retention
Low back pain
Incontinence
Confusion - ANSWER Confusion
Confusion is a clinical finding of UTIs specifically associated with older adult clients.
A nurse is preparing a client for a kidney biopsy. Which of the following client conditions should the
nurse identify as contraindication for this diagnostic test?
Elevated creatinine level
Flank pain
Urinary retention
Bleeding tendencies - ANSWER Bleeding tendencies
One of the risks of a kidney biopsy is bleeding from the biopsy site. Therefore, a history of bleeding
tendencies or coagulation disorders is a contraindication for a kidney biopsy.
A nurse is caring for a client who will have blood sampling for a serum creatinine level and asks what this
test shows. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
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"This test will tell your doctor how your kidneys are functioning."
"You'll have to ask your doctor."
"This test will tell if you have severe renal impairment or a disease."
"We'll find out if any medications, such as steroids, are interfering with your kidney function." - ANSWER
"This test will tell your doctor how your kidneys are functioning."
This response is appropriate because it answers the client's question simply rather than avoiding it.
A nurse is teaching a client who has urolithiasis (renal calculi). The nurse should explain that which of
the following conditions
Protein in the urine
Dehydration
Iron deficiency
Obesity - ANSWER Dehydration
Dehydration can cause hypercalcemia which increases the risk for renal stone formation. Inadequate
fluid intake can result in urinary stasis and promote the formation of calculi.
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of urolithiasis. Which of the following should the
nurse identify as an associated risk factor?
Hypocalcemia
BMI less than 25
Family history
Diuretic use - ANSWER Family history
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Kidney ATI 28 correct solutions rated
greatly pass!!!
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has a urinary tract infection (UTI). Which of the following
manifestations should the nurse identify as a finding specifically associated with this client?
Urinary retention
Low back pain
Incontinence
Confusion - ANSWER Confusion
Confusion is a clinical finding of UTIs specifically associated with older adult clients.
A nurse is preparing a client for a kidney biopsy. Which of the following client conditions should the
nurse identify as contraindication for this diagnostic test?
Elevated creatinine level
Flank pain
Urinary retention
Bleeding tendencies - ANSWER Bleeding tendencies
One of the risks of a kidney biopsy is bleeding from the biopsy site. Therefore, a history of bleeding
tendencies or coagulation disorders is a contraindication for a kidney biopsy.
A nurse is caring for a client who will have blood sampling for a serum creatinine level and asks what this
test shows. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
, Kidney ATI 28 correct solutions rated
greatly pass!!!
"This test will tell your doctor how your kidneys are functioning."
"You'll have to ask your doctor."
"This test will tell if you have severe renal impairment or a disease."
"We'll find out if any medications, such as steroids, are interfering with your kidney function." - ANSWER
"This test will tell your doctor how your kidneys are functioning."
This response is appropriate because it answers the client's question simply rather than avoiding it.
A nurse is teaching a client who has urolithiasis (renal calculi). The nurse should explain that which of
the following conditions
Protein in the urine
Dehydration
Iron deficiency
Obesity - ANSWER Dehydration
Dehydration can cause hypercalcemia which increases the risk for renal stone formation. Inadequate
fluid intake can result in urinary stasis and promote the formation of calculi.
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of urolithiasis. Which of the following should the
nurse identify as an associated risk factor?
Hypocalcemia
BMI less than 25
Family history
Diuretic use - ANSWER Family history
