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A nurse is caring for a client suffering from end stage renal disease (ESRD) who is scheduled for hemodialysis (HD) after missing the last scheduled treatment. Prior to HD, the nurse’s assessment yields the following data: Alert an oriented X1, Pupils 3mm bilaterally, Moist and pink oral mucosa, crackles noted in all lung fields bilaterally, S1 S2 noted, normoactive bowel sounds in all quadrants, dorsalis pedis pulse 4+, bilateral +3 pedal edema. Upon the client’s return to the nursing unit, the nurse performs a reassessment on the client. Which assessment findings within this client would note a successful HD treatment?  Select all that apply.

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The nurse is preparing to administer mannitol IV push to a client. Which steps should the nurse take to safely administer this medication? Select all that apply.

The client with a recent diagnosis of lung cancer is returning from surgery. The client had a lobectomy with chest tube placement. Which of the following would require immediate intervention by the nurse?

A nurse assessing a client diagnosed with nephrotic syndrome expects which of the following findings?

A client with end stage renal disease (ESRD) is receiving calcium acetate. Which lab work result would indicate to the nurse that this medication has been effective?

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A client with leukemia is awaiting a bone marrow transplant (BMT). The priority nursing diagnosis for this client is which of the following?

The 28-year-old female client is reporting low grade fever, arthralgia, fatigue and a facial rash. Which laboratory tests should the nurse expect the HCP to order if trying to diagnose possible systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)?

A client in chronic renal failure complains to the nurse of frequent muscle spasms, numbness and tingling around the mouth and lips. Which action should the nurse take?