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A home health nurse is performing an initial assessment for an elderly client recently diagnosed with severe renal disease. The client has had difficulty staying compliant with her prescribed diet.  The best action by the nurse is to:

A nurse teaches the client with end stage renal disease who is preparing for hemodialysis about the creation of an arteriovenous (AV) fistula.  Which of the following statements is correct regarding care of the AV fistula?

A healthcare provider orders potassium chloride (KCL) 40 mEq in an IV of 500 cc’s of D5W for the client.  The client’s serum potassium is 2.2 mEq/L.  Which is the best action by the nurse?

The nurse is caring for a client ordered digoxin 250 mcg via peg daily. The pharmacy supplies digoxin 0.05 mg/mL. How many mL will the nurse administer? Round to tenth.

A nurse is caring for a client in the surgical intensive care unit preparing for intracranial surgery. During the admission the client gives short quick answers and asks the nurse, “Will this take much longer? I would really like to get some rest before the procedure.” What is the most appropriate action by the nurse? 

The nurse is providing information at a health fair about the risk factors for chronic kidney disease.  Which of the following conditions does the nurse include in the education session? Select all that apply

A nurse is caring for a client with a history of diabetes mellitus and diabetic neuropathy. Recently the client was diagnosed with peripheral arterial disease. The nurse instructs the client on which intervention to reduce injury? 

A nurse is evaluating a client in the intensive care unit and is receiving TPN.  Which finding best indicates the client is having the desired therapeutic effect from TPN?

A nurse is caring for a post-operative client status-post cholecystectomy. Post-operative day 2, Temperature: 99.8° Fahrenheit, Heart Rate: 115 beats/min, Respirations: 26 breaths/min, Blood Pressure 98/66 mmHg.  O2 Saturation: 95%. Arterial blood gases: pH: 7.47 pCO2: 31 pO2: 85 HCO3: 22. Which of the following post-operative complications is the nurse concerned the client is experiencing?

A home care nurse should teach the client that for the first week after eye surgery for cataract removal: Select all that apply.