fluid case study

a nurse is caring for a client who has CKD. the nurse should monitor the client for which of the following manifestations of fluid overload? flat neck veins increased BP Weak pulse increased hematocrit

increased BP

a nurse is caring for a client who has chronic kidney disease and has developed Kussmaul respirations. the nurse should identify that the client is experiencing which of the following acid base imbalances?

metabolic acidosis -the increased depth and rate tries to promote excretion of carbon dioxide through the lungs which causes metabolic acidosis

a nurse is caring for a client who has chronic kidney disease. which of the following actions should the nurse take to manage fluid overload?

obtain the clients blood pressure at least every 4 hours -an increase in BP can indicate fluid overload and hypertension which can lead to further kidney damage

a nurse is caring for a client who has chronic kidney disease. the client suddenly develops restlessness, and dypsnea and the nurse auscultates crackles in the clients lungs. which of the following actions should the nurse take first?

place the pt in high fowlers position

a nurse is assessing a client who has chronic kidney disease. which of the following would the nurse expect in early stages? polyuria hypotension increased appetite jaundice skin tone

polyuria -reabsorption of water in tubules is reduced