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Which teaching points about acute tubular necrosis (ATN) should the renal nurse educator include in the orientation session of new nurses?

The nurse is caring for a group of clients and is reviewing the arterial blood gas results for each. Which client should the nurse assess first? The client with:

Which client is most clearly displaying the signs and symptoms of irritable bowel disease (IBD)?

A 3-year-old child with right-sided heart failure has been admitted for worsening of their condition. Which assessment would be considered one of the earliest signs of systemic venous congestion in this toddler?

An older adult man reports recent urinary hesitation and is eventually diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Which clinical manifestations would the health care provider expect prior to the resolution of this health problem?

A client has been admitted with a fractured pelvis that occurred in an auto accident just a few hours ago. The nurse has noticed a slight change in behavior. Which other clinical manifestations would lead the nurse to suspect the client has developed a fat emboli? Select all that apply.

Four weeks after returning from a tropical vacation, a 40-year-old man has presented to the emergency department with malaise, nausea, and yellow sclera. Serology has confirmed a diagnosis of hepatitis A (HAV). What teaching is most appropriate for this client?

Which statement best describes an aspect of the normal process of glucose metabolism?

Following the diagnosis of acute renal failure, the nurse knows that one of the earliest manifestations of tubular damage is which laboratory/diagnostic result?

A young boy who is deaf and has bilateral cataracts is brought to the clinic. The parent found blood in the toilet after the boy voided. Urinalysis confirms heavy microscopic hematuria as well as proteinuria. What will the health care team’s initial differential diagnosis most likely be?