Medical-Surgical Nursing 7th Edition

1. Which of the following clients is most at risk for developing postrenal renal failure? a. Client diagnosed with renal calculi b. Client with congestive heart failure c. Client taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for arthritis pain d. Client recovering from glomerulonephritis 5. Which intervention is most important for the nurse to implement in a client after renal transplant surgery? a. Flushing peritoneal dialysis catheter once per shift b. Monitoring magnesium levels daily c. Placing the client on contact isolation d. Removing indwelling (Foley) catheter as soon as possible 6. During a hot summer day, an older adult client tells the nurse that he "is not voiding that much." On taking his vital signs, the nurse notes a heart rate of 100 beats/min and a blood pressure of 90/60 mm Hg. Which action will the nurse take first? a. Have the client drink fluid. b. Insert an intravenous catheter. c. P - ANS: A Causes of postrenal renal failure include disorders that obstruct the flow of urine, such as renal calculi.