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A patient with a history of chronic renal failure is receiving calcium-based antacid. The patient asks the nurse why this medication is necessary.  Which is the best response by the nurse?  

  In AKI your patient is at high risk for metabolic and electrolyte changes. Possible nursing assessment finding of Hyperkalemia would be: (Select All That Apply)  

Nursing first priority assessment for a hemodialysis patient would be:

Your 68 yr old patient lives alone.  5 days ago, he developed a fever & began vomiting.  Today, his neighbor finds him weak and feverish, and brings him to the ER. His B/P is 78/60 & his U/O is 15ml after straight cath.  His BUN is 72mg/dl & Creat is 1.6mg/dl-. What is the cause of his AKI?

You are caring for a patient with urinary obstruction. Draw a line to each correct answer to match the following:  

Nursing priority assessment of a patient’s AV fistula should include the following: (Select the best answer)                                                       

Your 76 yr. old patient, has frequent urination & a weak stream for years, but he never told his physician. When he suddenly becomes confused, his family brings him to the ER.  His BUN is 50mg/dl and Creat is 2.0mg/dl.  His bladder is distended. What is the cause of his AKI?    

You are caring for a patient on with AKF. During assessment, the nurse notes rales, peripheral edema, intake greater than output, B/P 188/85, HR 102, and RR 24. The nurse Should identify this as the: (Select all that apply)  

Your patient has an external ureteral stent in place following a urinary diversion procedure.  During the post-operative period, the nurse notices that the ureteral stent is no longer draining urine.  Which of the following actions by the nurse is a priority?

A patient with a history of renal insufficiency, HTN and DM is ready for discharge. Her is Hb 8 g/dl as a result of her renal disease. The doctor starts her on epogen 100 units injections three times a week. When teaching the patient about the medication, instruction should include: (Select all that apply)