Which of the following symptoms do you expect to see in a patient diagnosed with acute pyelonephritis? A. Jaundice and flank pain B. Costovertebral angle tenderness and chills C. Burning sensation on urination D. Polyuria and nocturia Correct Answer: B. Costovertebral angle tenderness and chills Costovertebral angle… Read More »
A client is complaining of severe flank and abdominal pain. A flat plate of the abdomen shows urolithiasis. Which of the following interventions is important? A. Strain all urine. B. Limit fluid intake. C. Enforce strict bed rest. D. Encourage a high calcium diet. Correct Answer: A.… Read More »
The primary reason for taping an indwelling catheter laterally to the thigh of a male client is to: A. Eliminate pressure at the penoscrotal angle. B. Prevent the catheter from kinking in the urethra. C. Prevent accidental catheter removal. D. Allow the client to turn without kinking the catheter. … Read More »
Your patient with chronic renal failure reports pruritus. Which instruction should you include in this patient’s teaching plan? A. Rub the skin vigorously with a towel. B. Take frequent baths. C. Apply alcohol-based emollients to the skin. D. Keep fingernails short and clean. Correct Answer: D. Keep… Read More »
Adverse reactions of prednisone therapy include which of the following conditions? A. Acne and bleeding gums B. Sodium retention and constipation C. Mood swings and increased temperature D. Increased blood glucose levels and decreased wound healing. Correct Answer: D. Increased blood glucose levels and decreased wound healing.… Read More »
Mr. Roberto was readmitted to the hospital with acute graft rejection. Which of the following assessment findings would be expected? A. Hypotension B. Normal Body Temperature C. Decreased WBC D. Elevated BUN and Creatinine Correct Answer: D. Elevated BUN and Creatinine. After a few days or weeks… Read More »
Which intervention do you plan to include with a patient who has renal calculi? A. Maintain bed rest B. Increase dietary purines C. Restrict fluids D. Strain all urine Correct Answer: D. Strain all urine All urine should be strained through gauze or a urine strainer to… Read More »
The nurse suspects that a client with polyuria is experiencing water diuresis. Which laboratory value suggests water diuresis? A. High urine specific gravity B. High urine osmolarity C. Normal to low urine specific gravity D. Elevated urine pH Correct Answer: C. Normal to low urine specific gravity… Read More »
Dialysis allows for the exchange of particles across a semipermeable membrane by which of the following actions? A. Osmosis and diffusion B. Passage of fluid toward a solution with a lower solute concentration C. Allowing the passage of blood cells and protein molecules through it. D. Passage of solute particles toward… Read More »
An 18 y.o. student is admitted with dark urine, fever, and flank pain and is diagnosed with acute glomerulonephritis. Which would most likely be in this student’s health history? A. Renal calculi B. Renal trauma C. Recent sore throat D. Family history of acute glomerulonephritis Correct Answer:… Read More »