Answers
The nurse has provided discharge instructions to a client
who is newly diagnosed with nephrotic syndrome. Which
of the following client statements indicates a correct
understanding of the teaching Correct Answer: I must
protect myself from developing an infection
The nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of an
assigned client; it is a priority for the nurse to follow up
with the PCP if the client Correct Answer: Had a AAA
repair 2 days ago and has a creatinine that has
increased from 0.9 to 2.5mg/dl
The nurse is caring for a client who has been hospitalized
for 8 days with AKI caused by dehydration which of the
following should the nurse report immediately to the PCP
Correct Answer: A rhythm strip reading that has tall,
peaked T waves
The nurse is caring for a client who is receiving
gentamicin IV for infection and has developed oliguria
and increased blood pressure. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take first Correct Answer:
, Obtain a prescription for gentamicin peak and trough
levels
The nurse is caring for a client with CKD, the client is
reporting muscle weakness diarrhea, and tingling in the
hands. Which action should the nurse take first Correct
Answer: Check the client's most recent serum electrolyte
levels
The nurse is talking with a client who has CKD and has
been receiving hemodialysis 3x week. Which of the
following client statements is a priority follow-up by the
nurse Correct Answer: I try and limit my intake of dietary
sodium to 5g a day
The nurse is teaching a client who is in the late stage of
CKD. Which of the following client statements indicates
a correct understanding of the teaching Correct
Answer: If I develop and fatigue or weakness I should
report it to my doctor
The nurse is caring for a client who has returned from
receiving hemodialysis treatment. It requires immediate