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Renal NCLEX – Questions And Answers

1. A nurse reviews the health history of a patient with an over secretion of renin. Which disorder should the nurse correlate with this assessment finding? A. Alzheimer’s disease B. Hypertension C. Diabetes mellitus D. Viral hepatitis

nurse monitors the client for which sign of this complication? a) bradycardia b) hypertension c) decreased cardiac output d) decreased central venous pressure - Answer B - Acute renal failure caused by glomerulonephritis is classified as intrinsic or intrarenal failure. This form of acute renal failure is commonly manifested by hypertension, tachycardia, oliguria, lethargy, edema, and other signs of fluid overload. Acute renal failure from prerenal causes is characterized by decreased b...

The client with chronic renal failure is undergoing peritoneal dialysis. He asks why the nurse monitors his blood glucose levels. Which of the following will be the most appropriate response by the nurse? a) I have to check if you have diabetes mellitus b) the dialysate contains glucose c) the procedure may lower your blood glucose levels d) it is a routine procedure for every client who undergoes the treatment - Answer b) the dialysate contains glucose Which of the following may be i...

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RENAL NCLEX - QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS A female client has a prescription for a clean-catch urine culture. After providing a sterile specimen cup to the client, the nurse should give which instruction so that the specimen is collected properly? Cleanse the labia using cleansing towels, begin to void into toilet, and then collect the specimen A client contacts the health care provider's office to report she is not feeling well, has burning with urination, and suspects she may have a urinary tract ...

The client with chronic renal failure is undergoing peritoneal dialysis. He asks why the nurse monitors his blood glucose levels. Which of the following will be the most appropriate response by the nurse? a) I have to check if you have diabetes mellitus b) the dialysate contains glucose c) the procedure may lower your blood glucose levels d) it is a routine procedure for every client who undergoes the treatment - Answer b) the dialysate contains glucose Which of the following may be i...

A client with glomerulonephritis is at risk of developing acute renal failure. The nurse monitors the client for which sign of this complication? a) bradycardia b) hypertension c) decreased cardiac output d) decreased central venous pressure - Answer B - Acute renal failure caused by glomerulonephritis is classified as intrinsic or intrarenal failure. This form of acute renal failure is commonly manifested by hypertension, tachycardia, oliguria, lethargy, edema, and other signs of fluid...

Dialysis allows for the exchange of particles across a semipermeable membrane by which of the following actions? 1. Osmosis and diffusion 2. Passage of fluid toward a solution with a lower solute concentration 3. Allowing the passage of blood cells and protein molecules through it. 4. Passage of solute particles toward a solution with a higher concentration. - Answer Answer: 1. Osmosis allows for the removal of fluid from the blood by allowing it to pass through the semipermeable membran...