prep U exam 3

During the diuresis period of acute kidney injury (AKI), the nurse should observe the client closely for what complication?

Dehydration

A nurse who works in a clinic sees many patients with a variety of medical conditions. The nurse understands that a risk factor for UTIs is which of the following?

Diabetes mellitus

Which type of voiding dysfunction is seen in clients diagnosed with Parkinson disease?

Incontinence

The nurse is reviewing the potassium level of a patient with kidney disease. The results of the test are 6.5 mEq/L, and the nurse observes peaked T waves on the ECG. What priority intervention does the nurse anticipate the physician will order to reduce the potassium level?

Administration of sodium polystyrene sulfonate [Kayexalate])

Which clinical finding should a nurse look for in a client with chronic renal failure?

Uremia

A client in the emergency department is being treated for a wrist fracture. The client asks why a splint is being applied instead of a cast. What is the best response by the nurse?

"A splint is applied when more swelling is expected at the site of injury."

A client with chronic renal failure (CRF) is receiving a hemodialysis treatment. After hemodialysis, the nurse knows that the client is most likely to experience:

weight loss

A client with acute renal failure progresses through four phases. Which describes the onset phase?

It is accompanied by reduced blood flow to the nephrons.

The nurse cares for a client with acute kidney injury (AKI). The client is experiencing an increase in the serum concentration of urea and creatinine. The nurse determines the client is experiencing which phase of AKI?

Oliguria

Which action should a nurse perform to prevent deep vein thrombosis when caring for a postsurgical client?

Reinforce the need to perform leg exercises every hour when awake.