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Which portion of the nephron is involved with filtration?
- A. Glomerulus of the Bowman capsule
- B. Henle loop
- C. Proximal convoluted tubule
- D. Distal convoluted tubule
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Filtration of water and blood products occurs in the glomerulus of the Bowman capsule.
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Which aspect of self care will the nurse encourage, barring any other contraindication, when teaching a patient how to decrease the chance of further problems with urolithiasis?
- A. Increase his fluid intake.
- B. Increase intake of dairy products.
- C. Restrict his protein intake.
- D. Take one baby aspirin daily.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fluid intake should be encouraged to at least 2000 mL of fluid in 24 hours, unless contraindicated.
An intravenous pyelogram confirms the presence of a large renal calculus in the proximal left ureter of a newly admitted patient. The patient is not a candidate for conservative measures, so surgical correction is recommended. In addition to observing the patient for hemorrhage, which aspect of care will be the nurse's postsurgical interventions included for this patient?
- A. Encouraging fluid intake
- B. Addressing anxiety related to unclear outcome of condition
- C. Monitoring the patient for signs of prostatic hypertrophy
- D. Recommending appropriate oral analgesics to the health care provider
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: After surgery, encourage fluid intake to prevent infection and to prevent further stones from developing.
A home health patient with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) verbalizes feeling helplessness related to this life-altering disease. Which nursing intervention would be most helpful?
- A. Ensure restricted protein intake to prevent nitrogenous product accumulation.
- B. Include the patient in making the plan of care.
- C. Counsel patient about end-of-life provisions.
- D. Write out a detailed schedule of health care provider's appointments.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Listen to the patient and allow time for discussion about concerns and the plan of care to return some sense of control. End-of-life discussions are premature and will not benefit the patient who is experiencing helplessness.
A patient is receiving chlorothiazide a thiazide diuretic for hypertension. Which nursing action is important for prevention of complications?
- A. Measure output.
- B. Increase fluid intake.
- C. Assess for hypokalemia.
- D. Assess for hypernatremia.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The thiazide diuretic, chlorothiazide, affects electrolytes to cause hypokalemia (extreme potassium depletion in blood).
As the body breaks down protein, nitrogen wastes are broken down into urea, ammonia, and which other product?
- A. nitrogen.
- B. uric acid.
- C. nitrates.
- D. creatinine.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: As proteins break down, nitrogenous wastes-urea, ammonia, and creatinine-are produced.