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A client is being discharged home on oral Steroids post kidney transplant. Which of the following side effects is of most concern?

Client report of irritability

Client report of a headaches

Client report of weight loss

Client report of high blood pressure

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is D

A. Irritability is a common side effect of steroids but is not the most concerning.

B. Headaches can occur with steroid use, but they are not as urgent unless associated with severe symptoms.

C. Weight loss is not a common concern with steroids, as they usually cause weight gain.

D. High blood pressure is a serious side effect of steroid use and should be addressed promptly to avoid cardiovascular complications.

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Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. Hematuria is a common symptom in polycystic kidney disease due to cyst rupture and bleeding within the kidneys.

B. Urinary retention is not typically a primary symptom of PKD.

C. Confusion is not a hallmark symptom of PKD, though it may occur in severe cases of kidney failure.

D. Hypotension is not a typical finding in PKD; clients may develop hypertension due to kidney dysfunction.

A. pulmonary edema B. hypokalemia C. hypernatremia D. dehydration

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. Pulmonary edema: Fluid retention is a hallmark of the oliguric phase, leading to fluid overload and potential pulmonary edema.

B. Hypokalemia: Hyperkalemia, not hypokalemia, is expected in the oliguric phase.

C. Hypernatremia: Hyponatremia, rather than hypernatremia, is more likely due to dilutional effects from fluid retention.

D. Dehydration: Fluid retention and overload are characteristic of this phase, not dehydration.

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