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The nurse is caring for the client recovering from a percutaneous renal biopsy. Which data indicate the client is complying with client teaching?
- A. The client is lying flat in the saline position.
- B. The client continues oral fluids restriction while on bedrest.
- C. The client uses the bedside commode to urinate.
- D. The client refuses to ask for any pain medication.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Post-renal biopsy, lying flat (supine, assuming 'saline' is a typo) prevents bleeding complications, indicating compliance. Fluid restriction is unnecessary, using a commode risks bleeding, and refusing pain meds is unrelated.
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Which information should the nurse include when explaining the management of the client's urolithiasis? Select all that apply.
- A. Increase fluid intake to 3 liters per day.
- B. Strain all urine to collect stones for analysis.
- C. Take prescribed analgesics for pain relief.
- D. Avoid all dairy products to prevent stone formation.
- E. Follow a low-sodium diet to reduce stone risk.
- F. Report fever or chills immediately.
Correct Answer: A,B,C,F
Rationale: Increasing fluid intake, straining urine, taking analgesics, and reporting fever or chills are key management strategies for urolithiasis to promote stone passage and prevent complications.
When documenting the client's urine output in the medical record, which measurement is correct for the nurse to record?
- A. Only the output from the urethral catheter
- B. Only the output from the wound catheter
- C. The outputs from each catheter separately
- D. The combined output from both catheters
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The combined output from both catheters provides the total urine output, which is essential for accurate monitoring.
Which comment is the best response the nurse can offer?
- A. You're a very nice person.
- B. You're a very nice person.
- C. You should expect this at your age.
- D. You're discouraged right now.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Acknowledging the client's feelings of discouragement validates their emotional state and opens the door for supportive communication.
The client is NPO and is receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN) via a subclavian line. Which precautions should the nurse implement? Select all that apply.
- A. Place the solution on an IV pump at the prescribed rate.
- B. Monitor blood glucose every six (6) hours.
- C. Weigh the client weekly, first thing in the morning.
- D. Change the IV tubing every three (3) days.
- E. Monitor intake and output every shift.
Correct Answer: A,B,E
Rationale: TPN requires an IV pump for precise delivery, frequent glucose monitoring due to high dextrose content, and intake/output monitoring to assess fluid balance. Weekly weights and tubing changes every 3 days are less critical or incorrect.
The nurse is admitting a client diagnosed with acute renal failure (ARF). Which question is most important for the nurse to ask during the admission interview?
- A. Have you recently traveled outside the United States?
- B. Did you recently begin a vigorous exercise program?
- C. Is there a chance you have been exposed to a virus?
- D. What over-the-counter medications do you take regularly?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Acute renal failure can be caused by nephrotoxic agents, including over-the-counter medications like NSAIDs. Asking about medication use identifies potential causes of ARF, which is more directly relevant than travel, exercise, or viral exposure.