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acy for possible drug interactions. ­ Obtain urine and sensitivity for possible UTI. 2. Pt. with bipolar disorder reports not taking his Depakote for 6 mo; nurse assessment? ­ Affect 3. Female pt. with pyelonephritis is concerned about dialysis; nurse best initial response? ­ Explain the relationship between chronic kidney infection, renal failure, and dialysis. 4. Sickle cell c/o pain in fingers; underlying pathophysiology for pain in sickle cell crisis? ­ Sickled red blood cells do not flow through small blood vessels leading to vasocclusion and ischemia. 5. Pt. at clinical reports new onset of pyrosis and dyspepsia; action has highest priority? ­ Instruct the client about the side effects of reflux disease. 6. Pt. bathing with inelastic skin turgor, large pendulous breasts, and a soft, flaccid abdomen. ­ Teach the client to dry the skin well between skin folds.