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Chronic Renal Failure
Chronic Renal Failure ( 54 Questions)
Incorrect. Applying compression stockings may help reduce swelling but does not address the underlying cause. Additionally, compression stockings should not be used if the client has arterial insufficiency.
Incorrect. Elevation may provide temporary relief from swelling, but it does not address the underlying cause of fluid retentionin chronic renal failure.
Correct. The nurse should measure the client's blood pressure and pulse rate to assess for fluid overload and possible hypertension, which can be associated with chronic renal failure.
Incorrect. Assessing the client's daily protein intake is not the priority when the client presents with swelling in the ankles and legs. Fluid retention is a more immediate concern that requires assessment and intervention.
A) Incorrect. Applying compression stockings may help reduce swelling but does not address the underlying cause. Additionally, compression stockings should not be used if the client has arterial insufficiency.
B) Incorrect. Elevation may provide temporary relief from swelling, but it does not address the underlying cause of fluid retention
in chronic renal failure.
C) Correct. The nurse should measure the client's blood pressure and pulse rate to assess for fluid overload and possible hypertension, which can be associated with chronic renal failure.
D) Incorrect. Assessing the client's daily protein intake is not the priority when the client presents with swelling in the ankles and legs. Fluid retention is a more immediate concern that requires assessment and intervention.