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Management Of Clients With Renal Disorders

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Question 1
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The nurse warns a client with insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM) who has developed proteinuria that this finding is significant because

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A

insulin requirements should be lowered.

B

it indicates that the client's diabetes is uncontrolled.

C

renal failure will most likely develop in 5 to 10 years.

D

renal failure will result if diabetes is not well controlled.

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Question 2
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In the nursing care plan for a client with acute pyelonephritis, the nurse would include teaching the client to

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complete the entire course of antibiotics.

B

drink 4000 ml of fluid daily.

C

maintain complete bed rest.

D

withhold antihypertensive medications.

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Question 3
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Given the diagnosis of acute glomerulonephritis, the appropriate nursing diagnosis would be

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Deficient Knowledge related to decreasing risk factors

B

Fatigue related to increased metabolic demands and anemia

C

Impaired Urinary Elimination related to dysuria, pyuria, and frequency

D

Risk for Deficient Fluid Volume related to fever, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea

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Question 4
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When obtaining the history of a client with acute glomerulonephritis, the nurse should be sure to ask about

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a history of hypertension.

B

a history of long-term analgesic use.

C

recent respiratory tract infections.

D

recent urinary tract infections.

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Question 5
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A client with nephrotic syndrome is being taught about self-care at home. The teaching plan should include information on

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a high-protein diet.

B

diligent skin care.

C

forcing fluids.

D

prophylactic antibiotics.

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Question 6
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A client has nephritis. Which intervention can the nurse institute to best encourage the client to attain adequate emotional rest?

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A
Encourage the family to visit often.
B
Have the client schedule specific rest periods.
C
Help the client deal with emotional reactions.
D
Request anti-anxiety medication from the physician.
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Question 7
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In the care plan for a client after nephrectomy, the nurse would include an intervention for

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encouraging ambulation.
B
maintaining adequate hydration.
C
maintaining patency of wound drains.
D
promoting effective breathing patterns.
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Question 8
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A nurse assessing a client with a renal abscess would expect to find

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bacteria in the urine.
B
high fever.
C
hypertension.
D
oliguria.
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Question 9
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The nurse would anticipate that a client with rhabdomyolysis would exhibit

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brown-tinged urine.
B
gross hematuria.
C
hypokalemia.
D
hypophosphatemia.
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Question 10
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A nurse is caring for a client with chronic kidney disease who is admitted for pneumonia. The nurse would expect that an appropriate antibiotic that the physician might consider is a/an

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aminoglycoside.
B
cephalosporin.
C
penicillin.
D
sulfonamide.
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Question 11
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As part of the care plan for a client with pyelonephritis, the nurse should

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assess for manifestations of fluid overload.
B
encourage increased activity.
C
increase fluid intake to 3 to 4 L/day.
D
watch for early manifestations of anaphylaxis.
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Question 12
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A client with hydronephrosis has undergone stent placement to relieve the obstruction. The priority action of the nurse is to

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assess serum electrolytes and glucose levels.
B
monitor for manifestations of urinary tract infection.
C
monitor vital signs every 30 minutes for the first 4 hours.
D
provide accurate hourly fluid volume replacement.
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Question 13
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A nurse could advise a group of employees at a work-site health fair that one health promotion measure that may help reduce the risk of renal cancer is

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consuming a low-protein diet.
B
getting plenty of exercise.
C
limiting antibiotic use.
D
not smoking.
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Question 14
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A client has renal cancer and is scheduled for a nephrectomy. Preoperatively, the nurse finds the client very quiet with a worried facial expression. Which statement by the nurse would be most appropriate?

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"Chemotherapy has very good results when given after surgery."
B
"Don't worry; only about 35% of clients have advanced disease when diagnosed."
C
"Most people are worried before they go to surgery to remove cancer."
D
"You look concerned. Are you worried about having only one kidney?"
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Question 15
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For a client after nephrectomy and based on the location of the incision, the nurse would formulate the nursing diagnosis of

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Acute Pain related to surgery
B
Anxiety related to long-term outcome
C
Risk for Impaired Skin Integrity related to immobility
D
Risk for Injury: Postoperative Complications related to surgical procedure
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Question 16
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The nurse caring for a client admitted for massive blood loss from ruptured esophageal varices would assess closely for

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albuminuria related to renal hypertension.
B
decreasing urine output related to hypovolemia.
C
hematuria related to glomerular damage.
D
urine changes related to rhabdomyolysis.
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Question 17
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In a client with glomerulonephritis, the nurse would assess for the cardinal manifestation of

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edema.
B
fever.
C
hypertension.
D
pyuria.
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Question 18
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The nurse who notes documentation of Grey Turner's sign in a client who experienced renal trauma would interpret this to be a manifestation of

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increased blood urea nitrogen.
B
proteinuria.
C
retroperitoneal hemorrhage.
D
urine specific gravity of 1.20.
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Question 19
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For a client with renal trauma exhibiting gross hematuria, the nurse would enforce the activity limitation of

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ambulation in hall once daily.
B
ambulation in room only.
C
bed rest.
D
bathroom privileges.
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Question 20
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Acute renal artery obstruction would be suspected in a client if the nurse assessed sudden

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A
flank pain over the affected kidney.
B
hypothermia.
C
increase in urine output.
D
intermittent fever and sweating.
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