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A client is admitted to a medical unit with the diagnosis of acute kidney failure. The nurse reviews the client's laboratory data, performs a physical assessment, and obtains the client's vital signs. What should the nurse conclude the client is most likely experiencing? 1.Hyperkalemia Which complication would be monitored for by the nurse caring for a client receiving hemodialysis for chronic kidney disease?Not having enough red blood cells in your blood (anemia) is a common complication of kidney failure and hemodialysis.
Which complication is the most serious in a client with acute renal failure?The condition affects 15 to 20 percent of patients in intensive care units (ICUs); reported mortality rates range from 50 to 70 percent in these patients. Infection and cardiorespiratory complications are the most common causes of death in patients with acute renal failure.
Which instruction would the nurse provide after a client has a cystoscopy?The nurse should note of the following nursing care after cystoscopy: Monitor and record vital signs. An increase in pulse (tachycardia) and a decrease in blood pressure (hypotension) may indicate a sign of hemorrhage. Assess the patient's ability to void at least 24 hours after the procedure.
Which characteristic of urine changes in the presence of a UTI?Normal urine will have a faint smell that is not particularly harsh. UTI affected urine can have a pungent smell caused by the bacterial metabolism of urea into ammonia at the site of infection in the urinary tract. The smell can also be foul from the accumulation of pus, protein decay, and bacteria.
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Which option would the nurse offer a client with acute glomerulonephritis who reports thirst
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