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A kidney transplant recipient in the ICU is producing 950 mL of urine per hour during the first 12 hours postoperatively. Which nursing action is the priority?

A nurse is collecting subjective data from a client with suspected bladder cancer. Which questions are appropriate to ask during the health perception-health management assessment? Select all that apply.

A client presents with a GFR of 28 mL/min/1.73 m² and symptoms of fatigue, anorexia, and mild edema. Which stage of chronic kidney disease does this client have?

A community health nurse is educating a group of adults about common causes of foodborne illnesses after several members of the community developed gastrointestinal symptoms following a local picnic. Which organisms are commonly associated with foodborne illness outbreaks in the United States, and what factors contribute to infection? Select all that apply.

A nurse is collecting subjective data from a client with suspected urinary dysfunction. Which assessment questions are most appropriate to include? Select all that apply.

The nurse is monitoring a client after an endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR). Which findings require immediate intervention? Select all that apply.

A nurse is reviewing laboratory results for a client with acute glomerulonephritis. The urinalysis shows the presence of red blood cells and large plasma proteins. Which physiologic mechanism best explains these findings?

A nurse is assessing a client with an arteriovenous fistula (AVF) prior to hemodialysis. The nurse palpates a strong thrill and hears a loud bruit at the site. What is the most appropriate nursing response?

A nurse reviews the assessment findings of a 55-year-old female with suspected CAD. Which findings support the pathophysiology of atherosclerotic plaque formation and its complications? Select all that apply.

A 64-year-old client presents for an annual wellness exam. Laboratory testing shows a glomerular filtration rate (GFR) of 58 mL/min/1.73 m², a history of hypertension, and no symptoms. Which risk factor most strongly predisposes this client to chronic kidney disease (CKD)?