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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 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 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 35:
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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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 39:
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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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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