The client is a 45-year-old man who has type 1 polycystic kidney disease (PKD-1, autosomal dominant). He asks whether his children could develop this disease. What is the nurse’s best response?
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A nurse is planning care for multiple clients. Which client…
A nurse is planning care for multiple clients. Which client should they plan to monitor for signs of nephrotoxicity?
A client who received a kidney transplant 7 years ago is see…
A client who received a kidney transplant 7 years ago is seen for increasing BP and proteinuria. The nurse realizes that this client is demonstrating signs of:
Causes of pre-renal acute kidney injury include all of the f…
Causes of pre-renal acute kidney injury include all of the following except: Note: This is the last question. Please show your scratch paper to the camera. Thanks!
Which of the following would be included in the nursing plan…
Which of the following would be included in the nursing plan of care to prevent a major complication associated with at-home peritoneal dialysis?
The patient diagnosed with AIDS reports a loss of appetite,…
The patient diagnosed with AIDS reports a loss of appetite, intermittent bouts of diarrhea, and weight loss during the past several months with no other health concerns at this time. What is the priority nursing diagnosis for this patient?
The registered nurse determines the client with HIV has a nu…
The registered nurse determines the client with HIV has a nursing diagnosis of “Deficient Knowledge related to the HIV disease process, medication regime, and self-care”. What intervention is most appropriate for the RN to implement based on this diagnosis?
The client with polycystic kidney disease and hypertension i…
The client with polycystic kidney disease and hypertension is prescribed a diuretic for blood pressure control. Which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for clarification regarding this management?
Which of the following should be assessed in an elderly clie…
Which of the following should be assessed in an elderly client with age-related renal dysfunction?
The nurse is preparing to administer a medication when the c…
The nurse is preparing to administer a medication when the client states, “I’m allergic to that.” How will the nurse proceed? Select all that apply