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A client is being discharged taking the medication spironolactone. What assessment finding would the nurse attribute to adverse effects of this medication?

What should the nurse plan to teach a client who has been diagnosed with orchitis?

The nurse is caring for an acutely ill client. What assessment finding should prompt the nurse to inform the provider that the client may be exhibiting signs of acute kidney injury?

A client who has had a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) visits the health care provider’s office for post-operative follow up. Which of the following findings indicate that the treatment was effective?

The nurse is assessing a client admitted with renal stones. During the admission assessment, what parameter(s) should the nurse address, related to kidney stones? Select all that apply.

A nurse will ask the client which of the following to determine the severity of the symptoms related to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)?  

A nurse is assessing a client who has numerous comorbid health problems. What assessment finding(s) should prompt the nurse to suspect a urinary tract infection (UTI?) (Select all that apply.)

The nurse will teach which of the following to a client taking finasteride for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)?  

A nurse is caring for a client with impaired renal function. A creatinine clearance measurement has been ordered. The nurse should facilitate collection of which specimens? 

The nurse is caring for the client illustrated who just learned he has a terminal condition.  The client responds as illustrated to the nurse’s presence and greeting.  Which action should be taken by the nurse?