Exhibits

Select the top 5 client findings that require immediate follow-up

A client is to have hemodialysis. What must the nurse do before this treatment?

What is the rational for administering calcium carbonate to a client with chronic renal failure?

Select the top 5 client findings that require immediate follow-up

The nurse is developing a plan of care for a client diagnosed with acute renal failure (ARF). Which statement would be an appropriate outcome for the client?

The nurse is caring for a client who has chronic renal disease and is receiving therapy with erythropoietin (epoetin alpha). Which of the following laboratory results should the nurse review as an indication of a therapeutic effect of this medication?

A nurse is teaching a client about self-administered peritoneal dialysis. Which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for further teaching?

The nurse is looking at a set of ABG's and notices a bicarbonate level of 30. What other change would the nurse expect to see in their lab values?

The nurse reviews the client's arterial blood gases and has the following results: pH 7.30. PaCO2 58, and HCO3 of 26. The nurse interprets these results that the client has which acid-base imbalance?

The nurse notices an abnormal movement in the client's hand and wrist while taking their blood pressure. What action should the nurse take?

The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with acute renal failure and has a potassium level of 8.3 mEq/L. What collaborative intervention would be a priority for this client?