Brunner Quiz 1 Review
The nurse is planning client teaching for a client with end-stage kidney disease who is scheduled for the creation of a fistula. The nurse should teach the client what information about the fistula?
"A vein and an artery in your arm will be attached surgically." The fistula joins an artery and a vein, either side-to-side or end-to-end. This access will need several weeks to "mature" before it can be used. The client is encouraged to perform exercises to increase the size of the affected vessels (e.g., squeezing a rubber ball for forearm fistulas). Two needles will be inserted into the fistula for each dialysis treatment.
A 45-year-old man with diabetic nephropathy has end-stage renal disease and is starting dialysis. What should the nurse teach the client about hemodialysis?
"Hemodialysis is a treatment option that is usually required three times a week." Hemodialysis is the most commonly used method of dialysis. Clients receiving hemodialysis must undergo treatment for the rest of their lives or until they undergo successful kidney transplantation. Treatments usually occur three times a week for at least 3 to 4 hours per treatment.
The nurse notes that a patient who is retaining fluid had a 1-kg weight gain. The nurse knows that this is equivalent to about how many mL?
1,000 mL
The nurse has been asked to teach a patient how to self-administer nitroglycerin. The nurse should instruct the patient to do which of the following? Select all of the teaching points that apply.
1. Let the tablet dissolve in the mouth and keep the tongue still. The tablet can be crushed between the teeth but not swallowed. 2.Renew the supply every 6 months. 3.Take the tablet in anticipation of any activity that can produce pain. 4.Call emergency services if, after taking three tablets (one every 5 minutes), pain persists. *Nitroglycerine is very unstable and should be carried securely in its original container (capped, dark, glass bottle). The tablets should never be removed and stored in metal or plastic pillboxes. Nitroglycerine is also volatile and is inactivated by heat, moisture, air, light, and time. Therefore, storage and replacement is recommended every 6 months. Refer to Box 14-3 in the text.
A client is experiencing edema in the tissue. What type of intravenous fluid would the nurse expect to be prescribed?
A hypertonic solution is used to pull water back in to circulation, as it has more particles than the body's water. If hypertonics are given too rapidly or in large quantities, they may cause an extracellular volume excess and precipitate circulatory overload and dehydration. As a result, these solutions must be given cautiously and usually only when the serum osmolality has decreased to dangerously low levels. Hypertonic solutions exert an osmotic pressure greater than that of the extracellular fluid. The hospitalized client requires treatment for the tissue edema. An isotonic solution is the same concentration as the body's water and is used as an intravenous volume expander. A hypotonic solution has fewer particles than the body's water, thus shifting water from the vascular space to the tissue.
Which of the following measurable urine output recorded indicates the patient is maintaining adequate fluid intake and balance?
A patient with a minimal urine output of 50 mL/hour
The nurse providing care for a client post PTCA knows to monitor the client closely. For what complications should the nurse monitor the client? Select all that app
Abrupt closure of the coronary artery Bleeding at the insertion site Retroperitoneal bleeding Arterial occlusion Complications after the procedure may include abrupt closure of the coronary artery and vascular complications, such as bleeding at the insertion site, retroperitoneal bleeding, hematoma, and arterial occlusion, as well as acute kidney injury. Venous insufficiency is not a postprocedure complication of a PTCA.
A client with chronic kidney disease has been hospitalized and is receiving hemodialysis on a scheduled basis. The nurse should include which of the following actions in the plan of care?
Assess for a thrill or bruit over the vascular access site each shift. The bruit, or "thrill," over the venous access site must be evaluated at least every shift. Frequent dressing changes are unnecessary and the client does not normally need to immobilize the site. The site must not be used for purposes other than dialysis.
A nurse is providing education to a client about monitoring blood pressure readings at home. What reminders will the nurse review with the client? Select all that apply.
Avoid talking during the measurement. Sit with both feet on the ground during the measurement. Ensure at least 5 minutes of quiet rest before measurements. Be sure the forearm is well supported at heart level while taking blood pressure Instructions for the client regarding measuring the blood pressure at home include the following: (1) Avoid smoking cigarettes or drinking caffeine for 30 minutes before measuring blood pressure; (2) sit quietly for 5 minutes before the measurement (no talking); and (3) have the forearm supported at the heart level, with both feet on the ground during the measurement of the blood pressure.
A 54-year-old male patient is admitted to the hospital with a case of severe dehydration. The nurse reviews the patient's laboratory results. Which of the following results are consistent with the diagnosis? Select all that apply.
Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) of 23 mg/dL Serum osmolality of 310 mOsm/kg Serum sodium of 148 mEq/L Urine specific gravity of 1.03
A patient admitted with electrolyte imbalance has carpopedal spasm, ECG changes, and a positive Chvostek sign. What deficit does the nurse suspect the patient has?
Calcium deficit is associated with abdominal and muscle cramps, stridor, carpopedal spasm, hyperactive reflexes, tetany, positive Chvostek's or Trousseau's sign, tingling of fingers and around mouth, and ECG changes.
A client who suffered hypovolemic shock during a cardiac incident has developed acute renal failure. Which is the best nursing rationale for this complication?
Decrease in the blood flow through the kidneys Acute renal failure can be caused by poor perfusion and/or decrease in circulating volume results from hypovolemic shock. Obstruction of urine flow from the kidneys through blood clot formation and structural damage can result in postrenal disorders but not indicated in this client.
Choose the statements that correctly match the hypertensive medication with its side effect. Select all that apply.
Direct vasodilators may cause headache and tachycardia. With thiazide diuretics, monitor serum potassium concentration. Thiazide diuretics may deplete potassium; many clients will need potassium supplementation. Direct vasodilators may cause headache and increased heart rate. Adrenergic inhibitors can cause sedation and fatigue. Beta-blockers may induce decreased heart rate; pulse rate should be assessed before administration. Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors can induce a mild to a severe dry cough.
An ED nurse is assessing a 71-year-old female client for a suspected MI. When planning the assessment, the nurse should be cognizant of what signs and symptoms of MI that are particularly common in female clients? Select all that apply.
Indigestion Nausea Many women experiencing coronary events including--unstable angina, MIs, or sudden cardiac death events--are asymptomatic or present with atypical symptoms including indigestion, nausea, palpitations, and numbness. Shortness of breath, chest pain, and anxiety are common symptoms of MI among clients of all ages and genders.
A client with end-stage renal disease receives continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis. The nurse observes that the dialysate drainage fluid is cloudy. What is the nurse's most appropriate action?
Inform the health care provider and assess the client for signs of infection. Peritonitis is the most common and serious complication of peritoneal dialysis. The first sign of peritonitis is cloudy dialysate drainage fluid, so prompt reporting to the primary provider and rapid assessment for other signs of infection are warranted. Administration of an IV bolus is not necessary or appropriate and the physician would determine whether removal of the catheter is required. Flushing the catheter does not address the risk for infection.
The nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who had hypophosphatemia during his time in hospital. The client has a diet prescribed that is high in phosphate. What foods should you teach this client to include in his diet? Select all that apply.
Milk Poultry Liver
Which assessments should a nurse perform when caring for a client following a cardiac catheterization? Select all that apply.
Monitor BP and pulse frequently. Inspect pressure dressing for signs of bleeding. Palpate the pulse in different location After a cardiac catheterization, the nurse monitors BP and pulse frequently to detect complications, checks the dressing over the insertion site frequently for signs of bleeding, palpates the pulse in various locations, and checks the color and temperature in the affected extremity to confirm that blood is circulating well.
The nurse is assigned a client with calcium level of 4.0 mg/dL. Which system assessment would the nurse ask detailed questions?
Neurological system -A client with a calcium level of 4.0 mg/dL has hypocalcemia. The nurse closely monitors the client with hypocalcemia for neurological manifestations such as tetany, seizures, and spasms. If the calcium level continues to decrease, seizure precautions are necessary. Cardiac dysrhythmias and airway obstruction may also occur.
The nurse is caring for a client who was admitted with fluid volume excess (FVE). Which nursing assessments should the nurse include in the ongoing monitoring of the client? Select all that apply.
Nutritional status and diet Blood pressure, heart rate, and rhythm Intake and output, urine volume, and color Skin assessment for edema and turgor To assess for FVE the nurse measures blood pressure, heart rate and rhythm, and breath sounds; inspects the skin to look for edema and turgor; and inspects neck veins. Intake and output, daily weight, urine volume and color, dyspnea, and thirst are assessments that will assist the nurse in identifying improvement or worsening of the fluid volume excess. In addition, the nurse will be able to identify potential fluid volume deficit from overtreatment of the fluid volume excess. Treatment of FVE typically involves dietary restriction of sodium.
PTCA
Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty
What disease processes contribute to chronic heart failure? Select all that apply.
Tachydysrhythmias Valvular disease Renal failure Hypertension, tachydysrhythmias, valvular disease, cardiomyopathy, and renal failure can contribute to chronic heart failure. Pancreatic disease and pulmonary insufficiency (Insufficient pulmonary valve) do not contribute to chronic heart failure.
Hyperkalemia is a serious side effect of acute renal failure. Identify the electrocardiogram (ECG) tracing that is diagnostic for hyperkalemia.
Tall, peaked T waves Characteristic ECG signs of hyperkalemia are tall, tented, or peaked T waves, absent P waves, and a widened QRS complex.
The client asks the nurse why a stress test is needed. What statement best explains the rationale for the health care provider to order a cardiac stress test?
The health care provider wants to identify if the heart failure is from coronary artery disease. Cardiac stress testing or cardiac catheterization is performed to determine whether the coronary artery disease and cardiac ischemia are causing the heart failure. The nurse is generalizing when saying everything is being evaluated. Explaining that heart failure is causing weakness and fatigue does not answer the need for the stress test. The stress test does not diagnose the client's stage of heart failure.
Which test used to diagnose heart disease is least invasive?
Transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) uses high-frequency sound waves that pass through the chest wall (transthoracic) and are displayed on an oscilloscope. MRI uses magnetism to identify disorders that affect many different structures in the body without performing surgery. While an MRI does not expose clients to radiation, it does require intravenous infusion to instill medication and contrast medium. Cardiac catheterization requires the insertion of a long, flexible catheter from a peripheral blood vessel in the groin, arm, or neck into one of the great vessels and then into the heart. Coronary arteriography requires the instillation of a contrast medium into each coronary artery.
A client who had coronary artery bypass surgery is exhibiting signs of heart failure. What medications will the nurse anticipate administering for this client? Select all that apply.
diuretics inotropic agents digoxin Medical management of cardiac failure includes digoxin, diuretics, and IV inotropic agents. Amlodipine and calcium channel blockers are not used due to systolic dysfunction. Nitroprusside is a vasodilator that is not used for heart failure.
The nurse is creating a care plan for a client diagnosed with heart failure. When addressing the problem of anxiety, what interventions should the nurse include in the care plan? Select all that apply.
facilitate the presence of friends and family whenever possible. Provide supplemental oxygen, as needed. Provide validation of the client's expressions of anxiety. The nurse should empathically validate the client's sensations of anxiety. The presence of friends and family is frequently beneficial and oxygen supplementation promotes comfort. Antianxiety medications may be necessary for some clients, but alternative methods of relief should be prioritized. As well, medications are given on a PRN basis. Teaching the client about the potential harms of anxiety is likely to exacerbate, not relieve, the problem.
