A nurse is caring for a client who has chronic kidney disease (CKD) and states she has heartburn.

The provider prescribes aluminum hydroxide. The client asks, "Why can't I just take the antacid magaldrate my husband has at home?" The nurse explains to the client that aluminum hydroxide is the preferred antacid because it lowers which of the following?

A nurse is discussing kidney transplant with a client who has end-stage renal disease (ESRD).

Which of the following should the nurse identify as a contraindication for this treatment?

A nurse is reviewing the laboratory test results from a client who has prerenal acute kidney injury (AKI). Which of the following electrolyte imbalances should the nurse expect?

A nurse is planning care for a client who has a new diagnosis of diabetes insipidus. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care?

A nurse is reviewing the medication record for a client who has chronic kidney disease. Which of the following medications should the nurse identify as having the potential to cause nephrotoxicity?

A nurse is reviewing the medical records of four clients who have an acid-base imbalance. The nurse should recognize that which of the following clients is at risk for metabolic acidosis?

A nurse in a clinic is reviewing the laboratory values of a client who has primary hypothyroidism.

Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse anticipate an elevation of?

A nurse is reviewing laboratory values for a client who has systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).

Which of the following values should give the nurse the best indication of the client's renal function?

Ms. Jackson has been suffering from persistent vomiting for two days now. She appears to be lethargic and weak and has myalgia. She is noted to have dry mucus membranes and her capillary refill takes >4 seconds. She is diagnosed as having gastroenteritis and dehydration. Measurement of arterial blood gas shows pH 7.5. PaO2 85 mm Hg, PaCO2 40 mm Hg, and HCO3 34 mmol/L What acid-base disorder is shown?

A nurse is reviewing the arterial blood gas values for a client. The pH is 7.32, PaCO, 48 mm Hg and the HCO, is 23 mEq/L. The nurse should recognize that these findings indicate of which of the following acid base balances?

A nurse is discussing laboratory values associated with the renal system with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the values?