Exam 35: Management of Clients with Renal Disorders

The nurse warns a client with insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM) who has developed proteinuria that this finding is significant because

The nurse caring for a client admitted for massive blood loss from ruptured esophageal varices would assess closely for

The nurse who notes documentation of Grey Turner's sign in a client who experienced renal trauma would interpret this to be a manifestation of

Health promotion measures the nurse could suggest to clients to prevent renal artery disease are

Acute renal artery obstruction would be suspected in a client if the nurse assessed sudden

A female client has recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs). Important self-care measures the nurse could teach this client to protect her kidneys include (Select all that apply)

For a client after nephrectomy and based on the location of the incision, the nurse would formulate the nursing diagnosis of

A client has nephritis. Which intervention can the nurse institute to best encourage the client to attain adequate emotional rest?

An 88-year-old client has glomerulonephritis, is quite edematous, and has an order for large doses of diuretics. Before administering the first dose, the most appropriate action by the nurse would be to

A client with nephrotic syndrome is being taught about self-care at home. The teaching plan should include information on

The nurse explains that polycystic kidney disease ultimately results in

In caring for a client who underwent renal angioplasty and stent placement, the nurse would anticipate administering a(n)

A nurse assessing a client with a renal abscess would expect to find

A client with hydronephrosis has undergone stent placement to relieve the obstruction. The priority action of the nurse is to

As part of the care plan for a client with pyelonephritis, the nurse should

A nurse could advise a group of employees at a work-site health fair that one health promotion measure that may help reduce the risk of renal cancer is

Given the diagnosis of acute glomerulonephritis, the appropriate nursing diagnosis would be

When obtaining the history of a client with acute glomerulonephritis, the nurse should be sure to ask about

A nurse is caring for a client with chronic kidney disease who is admitted for pneumonia. The nurse would expect that an appropriate antibiotic that the physician might consider is a/an

A client has renal cancer and is scheduled for a nephrectomy. Preoperatively, the nurse finds the client very quiet with a worried facial expression. Which statement by the nurse would be most appropriate?