Foundations II Renal

Which assessment finding is most important in determining nursing care for a client with acute glomerulonephritis?

Blurred Vision

The nurse is caring for a patient after kidney surgery. What major danger should the nurse closely monitor for?

Hypovolemic Shock

Which type of incontinence refers to the involuntary loss of urine due to extrinsic medical factors, particularly medications?

Iatrogenic

What is used to decrease potassium level seen in acute renal failure?

Sodium polystyrene sulfonate

Hyperkalemia is a serious side effect of acute renal failure. Identify the electrocardiogram (ECG) tracing that is diagnostic for hyperkalemia.

Tall, peaked T waves

An investment banker with chronic renal failure informs the nurse of the choice for continuous cyclic peritoneal dialysis. Which is the best response by the nurse?

This form of dialysis will provide more freedom for the pt