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A nurse is educating a client about the different types of dialysis. The client asks which type of dialysis uses the peritoneal membrane as a filter. Which of the following responses by the nurse is accurate?
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A nurse is caring for a client on hemodialysis. The client reports feeling dizzy and weak during the procedure. Which intervention should the nurse implement first?
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A client on peritoneal dialysis is concerned about the risk of infection at the catheter insertion site. Which of the following instructions should the nurse provide to the client?
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A nurse is caring for a client on hemodialysis who is experiencing muscle cramps during the procedure. Which intervention should the nurse implement?
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A client with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) is receiving erythropoietin-stimulating agents (ESAs) as part of the dialysis treatment. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the medication's purpose?
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A client on peritoneal dialysis is experiencing cloudy dialysate drainage. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
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A nurse is providing education to a client starting hemodialysis. The client asks about dietary restrictions. Which of the following nutrients should the nurse recommend limiting for a client on hemodialysis?
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A nurse is caring for a client with end-stage renal disease (ESRD). The client's blood work shows elevated levels of creatinine, blood urea nitrogen (BUN), and potassium. Which of the following conditions is the primary indication for initiating dialysis?
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A nurse is providing education to a client with chronic kidney disease (CKD). The client asks about the purpose of dialysis. Which of the following responses by the nurse is accurate?
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A nurse is caring for a client with acute kidney injury (AKI). The client's urine output is significantly reduced, and laboratory tests show elevated levels of blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and creatinine. Which of the following is the primary indication for initiating dialysis in this client?
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A nurse is caring for a client with end-stage renal disease (ESRD). The client presents with severe fluid overload, pulmonary edema, and uncontrolled hypertension. Which of the following is the primary indication for initiating dialysis in this client?
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A client with chronic kidney disease (CKD) is experiencing severe metabolic acidosis, which is not responding to medical management. Which of the following is the primary indication for initiating dialysis in this client?
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A client with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) has been experiencing persistent pruritus (itching) that is not responding to conservative management. Which of the following is the primary indication for initiating dialysis in this client?
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A client with acute kidney injury (AKI) has a significantly decreased glomerular filtration rate (GFR). Which of the following is the primary indication for initiating dialysis in this client?
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A client with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) is experiencing severe fatigue, weakness, and decreased urine output. Laboratory tests show elevated levels of blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and creatinine. Which of the following is the primary indication for initiating dialysis in this client?
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A nurse is caring for a client with chronic kidney disease (CKD) who is scheduled to start hemodialysis. The client asks, "How does hemodialysis work?" Which of the following responses by the nurse is accurate?
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A client on hemodialysis reports feeling lightheaded and dizzy during the procedure. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
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A nurse is providing education to a client starting hemodialysis. The client asks about dietary restrictions. Which of the following nutrients should the nurse recommend limiting for a client on hemodialysis?
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A client on hemodialysis reports experiencing muscle cramps during the procedure. Which intervention should the nurse implement?
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A nurse is caring for a client on hemodialysis who complains of headache and restlessness. The client's blood pressure is elevated compared to baseline. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
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A client on hemodialysis is prescribed erythropoietin-stimulating agents (ESAs) to manage anemia. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse monitor closely during ESA therapy?
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A client on hemodialysis has a history of arteriovenous (AV) fistula creation. Which of the following assessments should the nurse perform to ensure proper functioning of the AV fistula?
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A client with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) is receiving heparin during hemodialysis to prevent clotting in the dialyzer. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse monitor closely while the client is receiving heparin?
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Question 24:
A nurse is providing education to a client who will be starting peritoneal dialysis. The client asks, "How does peritoneal dialysis work?" Which of the following responses by the nurse is accurate?
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Question 25:
A nurse is caring for a client on peritoneal dialysis who complains of cloudy drainage from the catheter site. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
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Question 26:
A client on peritoneal dialysis is prescribed erythropoietin-stimulating agents (ESAs) to manage anemia. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse monitor closely during ESA therapy?
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Question 27:
A nurse is providing education to a client who will be performing peritoneal dialysis at home. The client asks about the risk of infection. Which of the following responses by the nurse is accurate?
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Question 28:
A client on peritoneal dialysis is experiencing abdominal pain and fever. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
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Question 29:
A nurse is caring for a client with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) who is starting peritoneal dialysis. The client expresses concerns about the impact on their daily activities. Which of the following responses by the nurse is appropriate?
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Question 30:
A client on peritoneal dialysis has a prescription for hypertonic dialysate. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect during the infusion of hypertonic dialysate?
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Question 31:
A client on peritoneal dialysis is experiencing constipation. Which of the following interventions should the nurse implement to manage this condition?
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Question 32:
A nurse is providing education to a client who will be starting dialysis. Which statement by the nurse is correct regarding dietary changes?
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Question 33:
A nurse is caring for a client undergoing hemodialysis. What is the nurse's priority action during dialysis?
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Question 34:
A client undergoing peritoneal dialysis asks the nurse about preventing infection at the catheter insertion site. What should the nurse recommend?
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A client with end-stage renal disease is starting dialysis. What information should the nurse include in the client's education about fluid intake?
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Question 36:
A nurse is providing education to a client undergoing peritoneal dialysis about maintaining good peritoneal catheter care. Which statement by the client indicates a need for further education?
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Question 37:
A nurse is caring for a client who is on continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD. . What should the nurse include in the client's education regarding self-care during exchanges?
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Question 38:
A nurse is teaching a client undergoing hemodialysis about the importance of maintaining vascular access. Which statement by the client indicates a correct understanding of the teaching?
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Question 39:
A nurse is caring for a client undergoing hemodialysis. Which intervention is essential to prevent dialysis-related hypotension?
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Question 40:
A client receiving peritoneal dialysis reports cloudy dialysate effluent during an exchange. What should the nurse do first?
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Question 41:
A client on hemodialysis presents with a severe headache, confusion, and seizures. What action should the nurse take first?
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Question 42:
A nurse is caring for a client who develops muscle cramps during hemodialysis. Which intervention should the nurse implement first?
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Question 43:
A client on hemodialysis develops a sudden onset of chest pain and dyspnea. What is the nurse's priority action?
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Question 44:
A client on peritoneal dialysis reports experiencing abdominal pain and fever. What should the nurse do first?
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Question 45:
A nurse is caring for a client with end-stage renal disease on dialysis. The client develops a persistent metallic taste in the mouth. What should the nurse do first?
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Question 46:
A client with chronic kidney disease receiving hemodialysis develops bleeding from the access site. What should the nurse do first?
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