H&I Exam 2 Nephrotic syndrome questions (NAXLEX) Answered
Correctly!!!
1. A nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with nephrotic Assess for signs of
infec-
syndrome who presents with edema, proteinuria, hy- tion and initiate appropri- ate
poalbuminemia, and hyperlipidemia. What is the
pri- ority nursing intervention for this client? treatment.
(lack of protein compro-
mises immune
2. A client with nephrotic syndrome is prescribed
corti- costeroids as part of the treatment plan. system)
What should
"Corticosteroids can in-
crease your risk of infec-
the nurse include in the client's education about corti- tion, so avoid crowds
and
costeroid therapy? sick individuals."
3. A client with nephrotic syndrome is experiencing Provide a low-sodium
se- vere edema and hypoalbuminemia. Which
diet to decrease fluid
nursing in- tervention is essential to manage the
client's edema? retention.
4. A nurse is assessing a client with nephrotic
syndrome and notes frothy, foamy urine output. Excessive protein
What is the ra- tionale for this characteristic urine
appearance? excretion in the urine.
5. A client with nephrotic syndrome is prescribed an-
giotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors. What To reduce proteinuria
is the purpose of ACE inhibitors in managing
nephrotic syndrome? and preserve kidney
function.
6. A nurse is caring for a client with nephrotic
syndrome who is prescribed diuretics. What
should the nurse monitor closely while the client
is on diuretic therapy?
Serum potassium levels
7. A client with nephrotic syndrome is prescribed
antico- agulant therapy. What is the rationale for
administer- ing anticoagulants in nephrotic
syndrome?
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, H&I Exam 2 Nephrotic syndrome questions (NAXLEX) Answered
Correctly!!!
To prevent blood clot for- mation in the glomerular capillaries.
8.
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4
Correctly!!!
1. A nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with nephrotic Assess for signs of
infec-
syndrome who presents with edema, proteinuria, hy- tion and initiate appropri- ate
poalbuminemia, and hyperlipidemia. What is the
pri- ority nursing intervention for this client? treatment.
(lack of protein compro-
mises immune
2. A client with nephrotic syndrome is prescribed
corti- costeroids as part of the treatment plan. system)
What should
"Corticosteroids can in-
crease your risk of infec-
the nurse include in the client's education about corti- tion, so avoid crowds
and
costeroid therapy? sick individuals."
3. A client with nephrotic syndrome is experiencing Provide a low-sodium
se- vere edema and hypoalbuminemia. Which
diet to decrease fluid
nursing in- tervention is essential to manage the
client's edema? retention.
4. A nurse is assessing a client with nephrotic
syndrome and notes frothy, foamy urine output. Excessive protein
What is the ra- tionale for this characteristic urine
appearance? excretion in the urine.
5. A client with nephrotic syndrome is prescribed an-
giotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors. What To reduce proteinuria
is the purpose of ACE inhibitors in managing
nephrotic syndrome? and preserve kidney
function.
6. A nurse is caring for a client with nephrotic
syndrome who is prescribed diuretics. What
should the nurse monitor closely while the client
is on diuretic therapy?
Serum potassium levels
7. A client with nephrotic syndrome is prescribed
antico- agulant therapy. What is the rationale for
administer- ing anticoagulants in nephrotic
syndrome?
1/
4
, H&I Exam 2 Nephrotic syndrome questions (NAXLEX) Answered
Correctly!!!
To prevent blood clot for- mation in the glomerular capillaries.
8.
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4
