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Acute Kidney Failure
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A nurse is providing education to a client about acute renal failure. Which statement by the client indicates a correct understanding of the condition?
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A client is admitted to the hospital with suspected acute renal failure. What initial assessment finding should the nurse anticipate in this client?
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A nurse is reviewing the medical history of a client with acute renal failure. Which condition is a risk factor commonly associated with the development of acute renal failure?
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A nurse is assessing a client with acute renal failure for signs of fluid overload. Which clinical manifestation is associated with fluid overload in this client?
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A nurse is educating a client with acute renal failure about dietary modifications. What dietary recommendation is essential for this client?
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A client with acute renal failure is prescribed loop diuretics. What is the primary purpose of using loop diuretics in this client's care?
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A client with acute renal failure is experiencing metabolic acidosis. Which intervention should the nurse anticipate to help correct the acid-base imbalance?
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A nurse is planning care for a client with acute renal failure. What is the priority nursing intervention for this client?
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A nurse is caring for a client who has been diagnosed with acute renal failure. Which of the following is a characteristic feature of acute renal failure?
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A client with acute renal failure is found to have elevated blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and creatinine levels. What is the primary reason for the increase in these markers in acute renal failure?
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A nurse is assessing a client with acute renal failure. Which electrolyte imbalance is commonly associated with this condition and can lead to symptoms such as cardiac arrhythmias?
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A client with acute renal failure due to severe dehydration is receiving treatment to restore kidney function. Which category of acute renal failure is most likely involved in this case?
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A nurse is explaining the potential complications of untreated acute renal failure to a client. Which of the following complications is a consequence of the accumulation of waste products in the body?
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A nurse is providing education to a client about the etiology of acute renal failure. Which statement by the client indicates a correct understanding of the condition?
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A nurse is caring for a client with acute renal failure. What medical condition in the client's history increases the risk of prerenal acute renal failure?
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A nurse is educating a client about the causes of intrinsic acute renal failure. What condition is commonly associated with the development of intrinsic acute renal failure?
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A client is admitted to the hospital with acute renal failure, and the nurse is reviewing the client's medication list. Which medication is a common cause of intrinsic acute renal failure?
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A nurse is assessing a client at risk for postrenal acute renal failure. What condition should the nurse prioritize in the client's assessment?
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A nurse is providing education to a client about the risk factors for acute renal failure. What medical condition is a significant risk factor for the development of acute renal failure?
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A nurse is assessing a client with acute renal failure for potential causes of the condition. What condition should the nurse consider as a common cause of prerenal acute renal failure?
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A client with acute renal failure has a history of cardiovascular disease and is on multiple antihypertensive medications. Which antihypertensive medication class is most likely to contribute to prerenal acute renal failure?
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A nurse is caring for a client with acute renal failure. What is the primary pathophysiological process that leads to decreased urine output in this condition?
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A nurse is assessing a client with acute renal failure for clinical manifestations of the condition. What symptom is commonly associated with the fluid and electrolyte imbalance seen in acute renal failure?
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A nurse is caring for a client with acute renal failure who has elevated serum creatinine levels. What is the significance of elevated creatinine levels in this client?
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A client with acute renal failure is experiencing metabolic acidosis. Which clinical manifestation is commonly associated with this acid-base imbalance?
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A client with acute renal failure is at risk of developing hyperkalemia. What clinical manifestation is the most critical indicator of severe hyperkalemia in this client?
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A client with acute renal failure develops uremia. What clinical manifestations are associated with uremia in this client?
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A nurse is caring for a client with acute renal failure who develops edema. What is the primary pathophysiological process that leads to edema in this client?
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A nurse is assessing a client with acute renal failure for respiratory complications. What respiratory manifestation is commonly associated with acute renal failure?
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A nurse is preparing to perform a diagnostic test to assess kidney function in a client with suspected acute renal failure. Which test will provide information about the glomerular filtration rate (GFR)?
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A nurse is explaining the purpose of a renal ultrasound to a client with acute renal failure. What information can the nurse provide about this imaging test?
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A client with acute renal failure is scheduled for a renal biopsy. What information should the nurse provide to the client about this procedure?
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A client with acute renal failure is undergoing a computed tomography (CT) scan with contrast dye. What precaution should the nurse take before the procedure?
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A client with acute renal failure is scheduled for a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan. What information should the nurse provide to the client about this imaging test?
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A nurse is caring for a client with acute renal failure who is undergoing a renal nuclear scan. What information should the nurse provide to the client about this diagnostic test?
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A nurse is caring for a client with acute renal failure. The client asks, "What can I do to help improve my kidney function?" What is the nurse's best response?
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A nurse is caring for a client with acute renal failure who is prescribed hemodialysis. The client asks, "What is the purpose of hemodialysis?" What is the nurse's best response?
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A client with acute renal failure is receiving continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT). What is the primary advantage of CRRT compared to intermittent hemodialysis?
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A client with acute renal failure is receiving peritoneal dialysis. The nurse observes cloudy dialysis fluid during the procedure. What action should the nurse take?
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A nurse is caring for a client with acute renal failure who is receiving hemodialysis. The client's blood pressure drops significantly during the procedure. What is the nurse's priority action?
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Question 41:
A client with acute renal failure is prescribed loop diuretics to manage fluid overload. What is the nurse's responsibility when administering loop diuretics?
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Question 42:
A client with acute renal failure is experiencing fluid overload. What intervention should the nurse implement to manage the client's fluid balance effectively?
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A nurse is caring for a client with acute renal failure who is on a potassium-restricted diet. What foods should the nurse instruct the client to avoid due to their high potassium content?
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A nurse is caring for a client with acute renal failure who is at risk for impaired skin integrity. What intervention should the nurse implement to prevent skin breakdown?
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Question 45:
A nurse is caring for a client with acute renal failure who is experiencing metabolic acidosis. What intervention should the nurse implement to help correct the acid-base imbalance?
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A nurse is caring for a client with acute renal failure who is on bed rest. What intervention should the nurse implement to prevent complications of immobility?
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A client with acute renal failure is prescribed a low-phosphate diet. What foods should the nurse include in the client's diet plan?
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A nurse is caring for a client with acute renal failure who is experiencing muscle cramps. What intervention should the nurse implement to relieve the client's discomfort?
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Question 49:
A client with acute renal failure is prescribed medication for anemia. What medication is commonly used to treat anemia in clients with renal failure?
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