Renal NCLEX

The nurse is reviewing the client's record and notes that the health care provider has documented that the client has a renal disorder. Which laboratory results would indicate a decrease in renal function? Select all that apply.

Elevated serum creatinine level

A client, who had experienced significant blood loss in an automobile crash, was admitted to the hospital 2 days earlier. The nurse observes the client for which signs/symptoms that indicate acute kidney injury (AKI)? Select all that apply.

Elevated urine specific gravity

A client with a history of prostatic hypertrophy has purchased the over-the-counter medication, diphenhydramine (Benadryl), to treat symptoms of a runny nose. The nurse explains to the client that this medication combined with prostatic hypertrophy could cause exacerbation of which symptom?

Urinary retentio

The nurse is assigned to care for a client who has just returned to the nursing unit after having hemodialysis for the first time. The nurse monitors the client carefully for which signs and symptoms of disequilibrium syndrome?

vomiting and headaches

Aluminum hydroxide is prescribed for the client with chronic kidney disease (CKD). When should the nurse instruct the client to take this medication?

with meals

The nurse notes that a client's urinalysis report contains a notation of positive red blood cells (RBCs). The nurse interprets that this finding is unrelated to which item that is part of the client's medical record?

Diabetes mellitus

The nurse is speaking with a client who underwent a minimally invasive procedure treatment for recurrent urolithiasis. Which instructions are appropriate to reinforce in the teaching plan? Select all that apply.

Drink at least 3000 mL of fluid each day

The nurse suspects the client has a urinary tract infection (UTI). Which signs/symptoms suggest a UTI? Select all that apply.

Dysuria

A male client has a tentative diagnosis of urethritis. The nurse collects data from the client knowing that which are signs/symptoms of this disorder?

Dysuria and penile discharge

Which statements indicate an understanding of the necessary dietary modifications of a client diagnosed with chronic kidney disease? Select all that apply.

"I should avoid eggs, and a bagel is preferable." , "I should consume approximately 40 g of protein daily."

The nurse provides home care instructions to a client undergoing hemodialysis with regard to care of an arteriovenous (AV) fistula. Which statement by the client indicates an understanding of the instructions?

"I should check the fistula every day by feeling it for a vibration."

A client has received instructions on self-management of peritoneal dialysis. The nurse determines that the client needs further teaching if the client makes which statement?

"I will use a strong adhexive tape to anchor the catheter dressing."

The nurse has reinforced instructions to the client with a cystocele about Kegel exercises. The nurse determines that the client has not fully understood the directions if the client makes which statement?

"Begin voiding and then stop the stream, holding residual urine for an hour."

A client who is performing peritoneal dialysis at home calls the clinic and reports that the outflow from the dialysis catheter seems to be decreasing in amount. The nurse appropriately asks which question first?

"Have you experienced any constipation recently?"

The nurse documents that the urine collected from a client diagnosed with early stage polycystic kidney disease is dilute with a low-specific gravity. Based on this documentation, which specific gravity result was likely present?

1.000

The nurse is inspecting the stoma of a client after creation of an ureterostomy. Which appearance should the nurse expect to note?

A red and moist stoma

A client who suffered a crush injury to the leg has a highly positive urine myoglobin level. The nurse plans to monitor this particular client carefully for signs of which complication?

Acute tubular necrosis

The nurse is caring for a client who had a renal biopsy. Which interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care for the client after this procedure? Select all that apply.

Administering pain medication as prescribed, Monitoring vital signs and the puncture site frequently, Testing serial urine samples with dipsticks for occult blood

A client with chronic kidney disease has been on dialysis for 3 years. The client is receiving the usual combination of medications for the disease, including aluminum hydroxide as a phosphate-binding agent. The client now has mental cloudiness, dementia, and complaints of bone pain. Which does this data indicate?

Aluminum intoxication

A client diagnosed with chronic kidney disease is being treated at home with continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis. The client notes that there is a decrease in the catheter outflow following the prescribed 6-hour dwell time and calls the nurse to report this occurrence. The nurse should reinforce instructing the client to take which action?

Ambulate in the home

A client has just undergone renal biopsy. In planning care for this client, the nurse should avoid which intervention?

Ambulate in the room and hall for short distances

The nurse is working with a client newly diagnosed with chronic kidney disease (CKD) to set up a schedule for hemodialysis. The client states, "This is impossible! How can I even think about leading a normal life again if this is what I'm going to have to do?" The nurse determines that the client is exhibiting which reaction?

Anger

The nurse has a prescription to collect a 24-hour urine specimen from a client. The unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) has been instructed on the collection technique. Which action by the UAP demonstrates the UAP needs further teaching?

Asks the client to void, save the specimen, and note the start time

A male client has a history of urinary tract infections due to urinary retention. Which intervention should the nurse implement to decrease the risk of infection?

Assist the client to stand for voiding

The nurse is caring for the client with epididymitis. Which treatment modalities should be implemented? Select all that apply.

Bed rest

After a renal biopsy, the client complains of pain at the biopsy site, which radiates to the front of the abdomen. Which would this indicate?

Bleeding

A client is admitted to the surgical nursing unit following transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) for benign prostatic hypertrophy. The client has a bladder irrigation infusing, and output is light cherry colored. The blood pressure is 134/82 mm Hg, the pulse is 84 beats per minute, and the client is afebrile with a respiratory rate of 18 breaths per minute. The licensed practical nurse (LPN) assisting in caring for the client collects assessment data 1 hour after admission to the nursing unit. The LPN notifies the registered nurse (RN) if which is noted on data collection?

Blood pressure of 102/50 mmHg, pulse 110 bpm

The nurse is caring for a hospitalized client following cystoscopy and is monitoring for signs of complications associated with the procedure. Which result noted in the first few hours following the procedure indicates the need to notify the registered nurse?

Bloody urine with clots

A client arrives at the ambulatory care clinic with low abdominal pain. A routine urine specimen reveals hematuria. The client does not have a fever. The nurse should next ask the client about a history of which condition?

Blow or trauma to the bladder or abdomen

A client with benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) undergoes a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) and is receiving continuous bladder irrigations postoperatively. Which are the signs/symptoms of transurethral resection (TUR) syndrome?

Bradycardia and confusion

The nurse must ambulate a client who has a nephrostomy tube attached to a drainage bag. The nurse plans to do this most safely and effectively by performing which action?

Changing the drainage

The nurse monitoring a client receiving peritoneal dialysis notes that the client's outflow is less than the inflow. The nurse should take which actions? Select all that apply.

Check the level of the drainage bag

The nurse is assisting a client with cystitis to select foods that are appropriate for an acid-ash diet. The nurse encourages the client to eat which food?

Cheese

A client is seen in the health care clinic and acute pyelonephritis is suspected. The nurse reviews the client's record and should expect to note which associated signs and symptoms documented? Select all that apply.

Chills, General weakness, Nausea and vomiting

A client's kidneys are retaining greater amounts of sodium. The nurse anticipates that the kidneys are also retaining greater amounts of which other substances?

Chloride and bicarbonate

A female client has a prescription for a clean-catch urine culture. After providing a sterile specimen cup to the client, the nurse should give which instruction so that the specimen is collected properly?

Cleanse the labia using cleansing towels, begin to void into toilet, and then collect the specimen

The nurse is monitoring an older client suspected of having a urinary tract infection (UTI) for signs of the infection. Which sign/symptom should occur first?

Confusion

A client has epididymitis as a complication of a urinary tract infection (UTI). The nurse is giving the client instructions to prevent a recurrence. The nurse determines that the client needs further teaching if the client states the intention to do which?

Continue to take antibiotics until all symptoms are gone

A client who has a cold is seen in the emergency department with an inability to void. Because the client has a history of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), the nurse questions the client about use of which medication?

Decongestants

The nurse is collecting data from a client who has had benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in the past. To determine if the client is currently experiencing exacerbation of BPH, the nurse should ask the client about the presence of which early symptom?

Decreased force in the stream of urine

A client is scheduled for intravenous pyelography (IVP). Which priority nursing action should the nurse take?

Determine a history of allergies

The nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client with a diagnosis of pyelonephritis. Which disorder noted on the client's record should the nurse identify as a risk factor for this disorder?

Diabetes mellitus

A client has an arteriovenous (AV) shunt in place for hemodialysis. The nurse should take which priority precaution, knowing that bleeding is a potential complication?

Ensure that small clamps are attached to the AV shunt dressing

A client newly diagnosed with renal failure will be receiving peritoneal dialysis. During the infusion of the dialysate, the client complains of abdominal pain. Which action by the nurse is appropriate?

Explain that the pain will subside after the first few exchanges

The nurse is providing instructions to the client regarding the complications of peritoneal dialysis. The nurse instructs the client that which symptom is likely associated with the onset of peritonitis?

Fever

The nurse is collecting data from a client with epididymitis. The nurse should expect to note which signs and symptoms of this problem?

Fever, nausea and vomiting, and painful scrotal edema

The nurse is caring for a client who has been diagnosed as having a kidney mass. The client asks the nurse the reason for a renal biopsy, when other tests such as computed tomography (CT) and ultrasound are available. In formulating a response, the nurse incorporates the knowledge that a renal biopsy serves which purpose?

Gives specific cytological information about the lesion

A client with new-onset renal failure is having a first hemodialysis treatment. The nurse is especially careful to monitor the client for which signs/symptoms after the dialysis treatment?

Headache, decreasing level of consciousness, and seizures

A client newly diagnosed with chronic kidney disease has recently begun hemodialysis. Which are signs/symptoms of disequilibrium syndrome?

Headache, deteriorating level of consciousness, and twitching

The nurse is collecting data on a newly admitted client with a diagnosis of bladder cancer. Which sign/symptom should be noted first?

Hematuria

The nurse is evaluating the data results of a client with sepsis and acute kidney injury with related azotemia and oliguria. Which are the primary features of azotemia and oliguria? Select all that apply.

Increase in serum creatinine

Which conditions places the client at risk for developing acute postrenal failure?

Hydronephrosis

The client with diabetes mellitus receiving peritoneal dialysis asks the nurse why it is important to leave the dialysate infused only for a specific amount of time. The nurse responds that not adhering to the dwell time can increase the risk of the client experiencing which complication?

Hyperglycemia

The nurse is instructing a client with diabetes mellitus about peritoneal dialysis. The nurse tells the client that it is important to maintain the dwell time for the dialysis at the prescribed time because of risk for which complication?

Hyperglycemia

The nurse is admitting a client with chronic kidney disease (CKD) to the nursing unit. The nurse monitors the client for which frequent cardiovascular sign that occurs in CKD?

Hypertension

A client with chlamydial infection has received instructions on self-care and prevention of further infection. The nurse determines that the client needs further teaching if the client states which?

I will use an antibiotic prophylactically to prevent symptoms of Chlamydia

The nurse is assisting in planning a teaching session with a client diagnosed with urethritis caused by infection with Chlamydia. The nurse should plan to include which point in the teaching session?

The most serious complication of this infection is sterility

A client has undergone a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) a few hours ago to treat symptoms of benign prostatic hypertrophy. The nurse notes bright red blood and clots in the urinary catheter drainage bag. Which response should be the nurse's initial action?

Increase the flow rate of the continuous bladder irrifation

The nurse is assisting a client who is new to a low-potassium diet to select food items from the menu. Which food item is lowest in potassium and should be recommended to the client on this dietary restriction?

Lima Beans

The nurse is reinforcing dietary instructions to a client diagnosed with acute glomerulonephritis. The nurse determines that the client understands the information presented if the client states the intention to do which action?

Limit protein intake

The nurse is caring for a client who received a recent kidney transplant. Besides actual rejection of the transplant, which are some of the most important complications this client is at risk for? Select all that apply.

Malignancies, Cardiovascular disease, Susceptibility to infection, Corticosteroids-related complicationa

A client with end stage kidney disease (ESKD) undergoes a surgical procedure to create an arteriovenous fistula for hemodialysis in the upper extremity. The nurse should take which actions when the client returns from surgery? Select all that apply.

Monitor pain and administer analgesics, Monitor bleeding and swelling at the site, Check for audible bruit and palpable thrill at the fistula site

A client with end stage kidney disease (ESKD) begins peritoneal dialysis. The nurse observes for which signs/symptoms indicating peritonitis? Select all that apply.

Nausea and vomiting

Which observations by the nurse caring for clients on a hospital medical-surgical unit should be immediately reported to the health care provider? Select all that apply.

New confused mental state and pulse rate of 106 bpm in a 72 year old client,, A volume of 105 mL of urine over 4 hours in the collection bag of a 1-day postoperative client

A client contacts the health care provider's office to report she is not feeling well, has burning with urination, and suspects she may have a urinary tract infection. The nurse instructs the client to collect a urine specimen for testing. Which urinalysis findings indicate the presence of a urinary tract infection? Select all that apply.

Nitrites - present, White blood cells - +10,000 , Leukoesterase, present

The nurse is evaluating the assessment of a client's arteriovenous fistula being used for hemodialysis. Which findings would prompt the nurse to notify the health care provider immediately? Select all that apply.

No thrill palpated at fistula site

A client is admitted to the emergency department following a fall from a horse. The health care provider (HCP) prescribes the insertion of an indwelling urinary catheter. The nurse notes blood at the urinary meatus while preparing for the procedure. Which action should the nurse take?

Notify the health care provider

A client hospitalized with urolithiasis has a sudden significant decrease in urine output. The nurse should perform which action?

Notify the registered nurse

The nurse is caring for a client undergoing peritoneal dialysis. The nurse checks the client and notes that the drainage from the outflow catheter is cloudy. The nurse notifies the registered nurse and plans to take which action?

Obtain a culture and sensitivity of the drainage

A client who underwent a kidney transplant 6 months earlier is seen in the clinic for a routine monthly appointment. The nurse reviews how the client has been doing and observes for signs/symptoms of acute rejection. Which signs/symptoms suggest acute rejection of the transplanted kidney? Select all that apply.

Oliguria

The nurse is urging a client to cough and deep breathe after a nephrectomy. The client tells the nurse, "That's easy for you to say! You don't have to do this." The nurse interprets that the client's statement is likely a result of which contributing factor?

Pain that is intensified because the location of the incision is near the diaphragm

The nurse is admitting a client to the nursing unit who has returned from the postanesthesia care unit following prostatectomy. The client has a three-way Foley catheter with continuous bladder irrigation. The nurse should maintain the flow rate of the continuous bladder infusion to maintain which urine output characteristic?

Pale yellow or slightly pink

A hemodialysis client with a left arm fistula is at risk for arterial steal syndrome. The nurse monitors this client for which signs/symptoms of this disorder?

Pallor, diminished pulse, and pain in the left hand

The nurse is assessing the patency of an arteriovenous fistula in the left arm of a client who is receiving hemodialysis for the treatment of chronic kidney disease. Which finding indicates that the fistula is patent?

Palpation of a thrill over the fistula

A client who had a prostatectomy has learned perineal exercises to gain control of the urinary sphincter. The nurse determines that the client needs further teaching if the client states that he will perform which action as part of these exercises?

Perform the Valsalva maneuver

The nurse is assisting in planning a diet for a client with acute kidney injury (AKI). The nurse plans to restrict which dietary component from this client's diet?

Potassium

A client with acute kidney injury (AKI) has been treated with sodium polystyrene sulfonate (Kayexalate) by mouth. The nurse evaluates this therapy as effective if which value is noted on follow-up laboratory testing?

Potassium, 4.9 mEq/L

The nurse is reinforcing instructions to a client about the types of fluids that assist in prevention and treatment of urinary tract infections (UTIs). The nurse instructs the client to consume which fluids? Select all that apply.

Prune juice

A client with acute glomerulonephritis is admitted to the nursing unit. The nurse should plan to do which action immediately on admission?

Remove the water pitcher from the bedside

A client, on the waiting list for a renal transplant, receives a hemodialysis treatment. Which findings indicate to the nurse that the treatment has been effective? Select all that apply.

Serum potassium level is within the normal range, The client's weight is 2 kilograms less than predialysis weight ,Serum blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and creatinine levels are lower than predialysis

A client tells the nurse she completed an educational program to manage her stress incontinence but is now discouraged. Which information from the client indicates the need for further teaching? Select all that apply.

She performs the Kegel exercises every other day

A client is diagnosed with polycystic kidney disease, and the nurse provides information to the client about the treatment plan. The nurse determines that the client needs further teaching if the client states that which component is part of the treatment plan?

Sodium restriction

The spouse of a client with acute kidney injury secondary to heart failure asks the nurse how this could happen. The nurse plans to base a response in part on the fact that which statement is true?

The kidneys generally require and receive about 20% to 25% of the resting cardiac output

The nurse is reinforcing dietary instructions to a client with renal calculi who must learn to eat an alkaline-ash diet. The nurse determines that the client has properly understood the information presented if the client chooses which selection from a diet menu?

Spinach, milk and a banana

A male client is diagnosed with urethritis caused by chlamydial infection. The unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) assigned to the client asks the nurse what measures are necessary to prevent a contraction of the infection during care. Which instruction should the nurse give the UAP?

Standard precautions are sufficient because the infection is transmitted sexually

A long-term care nurse notes that a female client has leakage of urine when sneezing, coughing, or laughing. The nurse reports that this client has which type of incontinence?

Stress incontinence

The nurse is caring for a hemodialysis client who has been receiving treatment for several years and is not a candidate for kidney transplant. The nurse knows that the majority of deaths of hemodialysis clients are related to which causes? Select all that apply.

Stroke

A client with acute pyelonephritis is scheduled for a voiding cystourethrogram. Which information about this procedure should the nurse give to the client?

The client must void while the micturition process is filmed

The use of peritoneal dialysis for the treatment of chronic kidney disease would be contraindicated for which clients?

The client with chronic severe emphysema

The use of peritoneal dialysis for the treatment of chronic kidney disease would be contraindicated for which client?

The client with severe emphysema

The nurse is assessing a client with suspected acute kidney injury. Which finding would support a diagnosis of acute intrarenal failure?

Urine analysis positive for casts and cellular debris

A client with prostatitis resulting from kidney infection has received instructions on management of the condition at home and prevention of recurrence. Which statement indicates that the client understood the instructions?

Use warm sitz baths and analgesics to increase comfort

The nurse is caring for a 58-year-old client with renal failure who is on peritoneal dialysis. Which finding is considered most important by the nurse, requiring health care provider notification? Refer to chart.

WBC 15,000 cells/mL

The nurse is preparing a client scheduled for an intravenous pyelogram (IVP). The nurse should take which important action before the test?

ask about allergies to iodine or shellfish

A client with acute glomerulonephritis had a urinalysis sent to the laboratory. The report reveals that there is hematuria and proteinuria in the urine. The nurse interprets that these results are which?

consistent with glomerulonephritis

The nurse is assigned to care for a client who has returned to the nursing unit following a left nephrectomy. The nurse places the highest priority on monitoring which data?

hourly urine output

The nurse is providing dietary instructions to a client with renal calculi, and the laboratory analysis has revealed that the calculus is composed of uric acid. The nurse tells the client that it would be helpful to make which dietary changes?

increase intake of legumes in the diet

The client with chronic kidney disease who is scheduled for hemodialysis this morning is due to receive a daily dose of enalapril (Vasotec). When should the nurse plan to administer this medication?

on return from dialysis