Chronic Kidney Disease Case Study practice
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The nurse reviews the client's medical history. What part of the medical history
should the nurse consider relevant to the client's current history? (Select all that
apply. One, some, or all options may be correct.) - n
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Hypertension
Polycystic disease
Diabetes Mellitus
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Which additional symptoms should the nurse ask about? (Select all that apply. One,
some, or all options may be correct.) - n
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Nausea
Decreased attention span
Itching
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Based on the client's symptoms, what should the nurse suspect? - n
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The client has uremia and may need to start dialysis.
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The nurse is teaching the client about progression of chronic kidney disease (CKD).
Which evaluation statement documented by the nurse indicates the client's
understanding of the disease process? - n
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, The client acknowledges that renal replacement therapy will need to be initiated
immediately to rid the body of waste and maintain fluid balance.
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Which lab value would the nurse be most concerned about? - n
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Glomerular filtration rate (GFR) of 9 mL/min/1.73m2.
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The client's hemoglobin level is 7.8 g/dL (78 g/L). What action should the nurse
take? - n
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Obtain an order to start an erythropoietin stimulating agent (ESA).
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What is the correct interpretation of these ABGs? - n
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Metabolic acidosis (compensated).
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After the nurse completes the assessment, what findings are most important to
report to the healthcare provider (HCP) ? (Select all that apply. One, some, or all
options may be correct.) - n
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-Blood pressure of 178/92 mmHg.
-Respiratory rate of 28 breaths per minute.
-Bibasilar crackles.
-Edema
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test questions and correct rationales a+
guaranteed
The nurse reviews the client's medical history. What part of the medical history
should the nurse consider relevant to the client's current history? (Select all that
apply. One, some, or all options may be correct.) - n
Ans✔
Hypertension
Polycystic disease
Diabetes Mellitus
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Which additional symptoms should the nurse ask about? (Select all that apply. One,
some, or all options may be correct.) - n
Ans✔
Nausea
Decreased attention span
Itching
Qs
Based on the client's symptoms, what should the nurse suspect? - n
Ans✔
The client has uremia and may need to start dialysis.
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The nurse is teaching the client about progression of chronic kidney disease (CKD).
Which evaluation statement documented by the nurse indicates the client's
understanding of the disease process? - n
Ans✔
, The client acknowledges that renal replacement therapy will need to be initiated
immediately to rid the body of waste and maintain fluid balance.
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Which lab value would the nurse be most concerned about? - n
Ans✔
Glomerular filtration rate (GFR) of 9 mL/min/1.73m2.
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The client's hemoglobin level is 7.8 g/dL (78 g/L). What action should the nurse
take? - n
Ans✔
Obtain an order to start an erythropoietin stimulating agent (ESA).
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What is the correct interpretation of these ABGs? - n
Ans✔
Metabolic acidosis (compensated).
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After the nurse completes the assessment, what findings are most important to
report to the healthcare provider (HCP) ? (Select all that apply. One, some, or all
options may be correct.) - n
Ans✔
-Blood pressure of 178/92 mmHg.
-Respiratory rate of 28 breaths per minute.
-Bibasilar crackles.
-Edema
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