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NGN Case Study: Chronic Renal Failure Read the case scenario carefully. Then, answer the following questions based on your clinical judgment and understanding of nursing care for a client with chronic renal failure. Client Profile:Name: Henry MartinezAge: 62Medical History: Hypertension, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (diagnosed 15 years ago), chronic renal failure diagnosed 2 years agoMedications: Lisinopril, Metformin, Erythropoietin, Furosemide Initial Assessment: Mr. Martinez presents to the outpatient dialysis clinic complaining of increasing fatigue, swelling in his lower legs, and shortness of breath with minimal exertion. Vital Signs: BP: 168/92 mmHg HR: 92 bpm RR: 22/min O2 Sat: 95% on room air Weight: 88 kg (baseline: 84 kg) Laboratory Results: BUN: 58 mg/dL (↑) Creatinine: 6.1 mg/dL (↑) Potassium: 6.3 mEq/L (↑) Hemoglobin: 8.2 g/dL (↓) GFR: 12 mL/min/1.73 m² (↓) Serum Albumin: 2.8 g/dL (↓) Question:  Match each complication (left side) with the most appropriate nursing action (right side).

A nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with nephrolithiasis who reports severe flank pain and nausea. Which nursing intervention is the priority?

A nurse is caring for a 68-year-old male admitted with an acute upper GI bleed. The patient has a history of peptic ulcer disease and presents with hematemesis, hypotension, and tachycardia. The nurse reviews the following assessment findings: BP: 86/50 mmHg HR: 118 bpm Hemoglobin: 7.2 g/dL Pale, cool skin Mild abdominal discomfort Which assessment finding should the nurse prioritize first? (Select one).

According to the Diffusion of Innovation Theory, what are laggards?  Use an example to help explain if necessary (a good way to explain would be to use technology in your answer). 

A nurse is preparing to collect a 24-hour urine specimen from a client. Which instruction is essential to include when teaching about this procedure?

A nurse is assigned to care for a client who has tested positive for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in a wound culture. The client is alert, oriented, and able to perform most activities independently. Which infection control precaution should the nurse implement?

After the disaster, the Red Cross arrived to _______ food and clothing to survivors.

Gardening programs may help promote empowerment among older adults as it gives them a skill that produces a tangible product and gives them a sense of community.

According to a recent study report by AARP, ____% of older adult Americans say faith is of utmost importance to them; therefore _____ are good locations to host interventions/health events. Please type your two answers in order of how they appear in the question.

It was a/an __________ for the company to make a profit during its first year, but sales doubled by the second year.