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When the nurse is advising the client about the potential complications associated with peritoneal dialysis, which complication is most important to include?
- A. Pulmonary edema
- B. Abdominal peritonitis
- C. Abdominal hernia
- D. Ruptured aorta
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Abdominal peritonitis is a significant and common complication of peritoneal dialysis due to the risk of infection.
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If the client asks the nurse to outline the benefits of the cystoscopy procedure, which ones should the nurse list as possible? Select all that apply.
- A. Involves visual examination of the internal structure of the kidney
- B. Helps identify the sources of hematuria, incontinence, and urine retention
- C. Allows for collection of tissue samples, cell washings, and urine samples
- D. Requires no sedation because it is painless
- E. Allows the nurse to visualize the internal structure
- F. Requires no surgical incision because the scope is introduced into the urethra
Correct Answer: B,C,F
Rationale: Cystoscopy identifies causes of urinary symptoms, allows sample collection, and is minimally invasive via the urethra.
The nurse writes the client problem of 'fluid volume excess' (FVE). Which intervention should be included in the plan of care?
- A. Change the IV fluid from 0.9% NS to D5W.
- B. Restrict the sodium in the client’s diet.
- C. Monitor blood glucose levels.
- D. Prepare the client for hemodialysis.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Restricting sodium reduces fluid retention in FVE, as sodium promotes water reabsorption. D5W provides free water, worsening FVE; glucose monitoring is unrelated; and hemodialysis is reserved for severe cases.
Which statement indicates the client diagnosed with calcium phosphate renal calculi understands the discharge teaching for ways to prevent future calculi formation?
- A. I should increase my fluid intake, especially in warm weather.'
- B. I should eat foods containing cocoa and chocolate.'
- C. I will walk about a mile every week and not exercise often.'
- D. I should take one (1) vitamin a day with extra calcium.'
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Increased fluid intake dilutes urine, reducing calcium phosphate stone formation, especially in warm weather when dehydration risk is higher. Cocoa/chocolate, minimal exercise, and extra calcium increase stone risk.
Which outcome should the nurse identify for the client diagnosed with fluid volume excess?
- A. The client will void a minimum of 30 mL per hour.
- B. The client will have elastic skin turgor.
- C. The client will have no adventitious breath sounds.
- D. The client will have a serum creatinine of 1.4 mg/dL.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: No adventitious breath sounds (e.g., crackles) indicates resolution of pulmonary edema from fluid volume excess. Adequate urine output and elastic skin turgor are normal but not specific, and creatinine reflects renal function, not fluid status.
When the nurse interviews the client, which symptoms will the client most likely report if a bladder infection has been acquired? Select all that apply.
- A. Sharp flank pain
- B. Uretrail discharge
- C. Strong-smelling urine
- D. Burning on urination
- E. Urgency
- F. Frequency
Correct Answer: C,D,E,F
Rationale: Symptoms of a bladder infection typically include strong-smelling urine, burning on urination, urgency, and frequency, as these reflect irritation and inflammation of the bladder.