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The nurse is caring for a patient with a history of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) who has recently been diagnosed with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD). The patient has an elevated phosphorus level and has been prescribed calcium acetate to bind the phosphorus. The nurse should teach the patient to take the prescribed phosphorus-binding medication at what time?

Which laboratory finding is characteristic of hyperosmolar hyperglycemic nonketotic syndrome (HHNS) in a patient with type 2 diabetes?

A 72-year-old patient with type II diabetes reports swelling in their hands and feet and notices that they haven’t urinated much over the past 2 days. What action should the nurse take first?

How does the dialysis fluid used in hemodialysis differ from that used in peritoneal dialysis?

A patient with which disorder is most likely to receive patient education regarding the importance of adhering to daily eye drop administration to control intraocular pressure?

A patient is to receive lidocaine at 5 mg/min. The pharmacy sends a 500 bag of D5W containing 3 grams of lidocaine. The patient weighs 161 lbs. What rate will the nurse set the IV pump? ________ (Enter a number only and round to the nearest tenth if necessary.)

What is the primary nursing intervention to prevent foot ulcers in a patient with diabetes?

How should the nurse instruct the patient with CKD to monitor fluid intake at home?

The nurse is caring for a patient with a history of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) who has recently been diagnosed with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD). The patient has an elevated phosphorus level and has been prescribed calcium carbonate to bind the phosphorus. The nurse should teach the patient to take the prescribed phosphorus-binding medication at what time?

When caring for the patient with kidney failure, the nurse teaches the patient to manage his diet by limiting which potassium-rich foods?