NR325 Adult Health II Exam 1
What does ESRD stand for
end-stage renal disease
A patient with ESRD asks if they can consume eggs. The nurse
should response with what?
- Eggs are a good source of high biological values
A nurse notes that the prescribed medications include potassium
chloride lixir 40 mEq PO 3x per day. Prior to administering the
medication, the labs levels indicated K serum was 6.3 mmol/L.
What is the best nursing intervention? - Hold the dosage of Kay Ciel
- Contact HCP to report Serum K level
A patient is receiving hemodialysis. What should a nurse monitor
for while the patient is receiving the surgery?
- Hypotension due to rapid removal of blood
How does hemodialysis impact blood? - Causes rapid removal of blood
What is a patient receiving hemodialysis at risk for contracting? - Hep C
- Hep B
What is the definition of an AV graft? - Synthetic tubing tunneled beneath the skin connecting an artery
and a vein
What does an AV graft connect to? - a artery
- a vein
A buzzing sensation if palpated directly over the AV graft. What
should the nurse document?
- A thrill is heard
What assessment technique is utilized to assess a Thrill? - Palpation
What assessment technique is utilized to assess a Bruit? - Auscultation
What foods should be encouraged to consume in a patient after a
dialysis procedure? - Iron
- Calcium
Why should a patient increase Calcium consumption after a
dialysis treatment? - Due to Calcium levels dropping as a result of PHOSPHORUS
levels INCREASING
What is the nurses priority to monitor for immediately after a
kidney transplant?
- Urinary output Q1H
What device should be utilized to monitor urine output after a
kidney transplant? - Urometer
What is a normal response, regarding urinary output, immediately
after a kidney transplant? - Urinary dumping effect, where the patient dumps a lot of diluted
urine!
A patient just had a kidney transplant performed. The patient
complains about feeling VERY SORE over the kidney area and
CANNOT REMEMBER VOIDING within the last 24 hours. What
should the nurse advise? - To come to the clinic immediately for further assessment
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