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After the high-pressure valve on a three-way manifold is closed during the manometer disconnect process, a manometer can still contain pressurized fluids.

When a U-tube manometer is used to measure pressure, a single-valve manifold is used with the manometer for easy shutoff and equalizing.

A 48-year old client arrives to the clinic complaining of long term flank pain and occasional blood in her urine.  She reports voiding more frequently, including during the night.  The client also reports a family history of polycystic kidney disease.  Which additional finding would the nurse associate with the possibility of this client having polycystic kidney disease?   

Cutting ___ the manometer is the procedure for operating a manometer’s three-way manifold valves to disconnect the manometer from a process.

An electrical pressure transducer is a device that converts input energy from pressure into output electrical energy.

The client with chronic renal failure inquires why he is placed on a low-protein diet. Which is the best response by the nurse?

A nurse is assessing a client with a serum potassium level of 6.5 mEq/L. The nurse recognizes the normal range for potassium to be 3.5-5.0 mg/dL.  Which finding should the nurse expect?

The nurse is caring for a client that has returned from having an intravenous pyelogram with an order to drink extra fluids. The client states they “really aren’t thirsty.” Which response would explain the purpose of drinking extra fluids? 

A nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with spastic neurogenic bladder.  Which of the following medications would the nurse anticipate being included in the plan of care? 

A nurse is preparing to discharge a client who has a new arteriovenous (AV) fistula in the left forearm for hemodialysis. Which client statement indicates that the teaching has been effective?