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Exam 2 - NR283 / NR 283 Latest 2025 Pathophysiology - Chamberlain

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Exam 2 - NR283 / NR 283 Latest 2025
Pathophysiology - Chamberlain

A nurse is caring for a client who is hypotensive due to hemorrhage. What type of acute
kidney injury (AKI) will this likely cause and why?
Prerenal injury due to decreased perfusion to the kidney
select your answer to indicate if a person living with renal insufficiency is more likely to
experience increased (hyper) or decreased (hypo) values of the listed electrolytes.
Increased (Hyper)
Chloride
Magnesium
Phosphorus
Potassium

Decreased (Hypo)
Calcium
Sodium

Which actions should a person living with decreased renal reserve take to preserve ren
function? Select all that apply.
Take medications as prescribed
Maintain normal blood sugar levels
Achieve a healthy weight

,An adult is reviewing the most recent laboratory values in their electronic health record
Which laboratory values indicate the adult is experiencing an alteration in health?
Albumin
Hematocrit
Chloride

An adult is reviewing the most recent laboratory values in their electronic health record
Based on the laboratory values, what stage of chronic kidney disease is the adult
experiencing?
Renal insufficiency

An adult is reviewing the most recent laboratory values in their electronic health record
The adult notes that an additional test has been ordered with a note that the purpose is
measure their kidney function. Which test matches that description?
Estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR)

An adult is reviewing the most recent laboratory values in their electronic health record
While waiting for a follow-up appointment with their healthcare provider, the adult
researches treatment options available for someone in the early stages of chronic kidne
disease. Which general dietary changes may slow the progression of chronic kidney
disease (CKD)?
Eat proteins in moderation
Drink plain water
Avoid foods that are high in potassium

,Which is a significant indicator of renal insufficiency?
Increased serum urea and creatinine

A lack of which of the following can cause an increase in edema?
Protein or albumin

Which are possible signs or symptoms of edema? Select all that apply.
Swelling of lower extremities
Weight gain

Which condition may result in tissue edema?
The ingestion of a large amount of salt

Select the signs or symptoms that are consistent with edema.
Jack (preferred pronouns: he, him), a 70-year-old adult male, is in the clinic
with difficulty breathing. His triage history states that he has heart failure and had
several high-sodium meals over the holidays. Jack's ankles are swollen and he says
he gained 5pounds in the past 2 days.
Difficulty breathing
Ankles are swollen
Gained 5 pounds

Select the signs or symptoms that could be a cause of increased edema.
Jack (preferred pronouns: he, him), a 70-year-old adult male, is in the clinic with difficul
breathing. His triage history states that he has heart failure and had several high-sodium

,meals over the holidays. Jack's ankles are swollen and he says he gained 5pounds in the
past 2 days.
70 year old adult male
history states that he has heart failure
high sodium meals

Jack (preferred pronouns: he, him), a 70-year-old adult male, is in the clinic with
difficulty breathing. His triage history states that he has heart failure and had several
high-sodium meals over the holidays. Jack's ankles are swollen and he says he gained 5
pounds in the past 2 days.
Jack (preferred pronouns: he, him), a 70-year-old adult male, is in the clinic with
difficulty breathing. His triage history states that he has heart failure and had several
high-sodium meals over the holidays. Jack's ankles are swollen and he says he gained 5
pounds in the past 2 days.
Sodium
interstitial
osmotic
elevated

Jack (preferred pronouns: he, him), a 70-year-old adult male, is in the clinic with
difficulty breathing. His triage history states that he has heart failure and had several
high-sodium meals over the holidays. Jack's ankles are swollen and he says he gained 5
pounds in the past 2 days.
Which strategies can reduce or prevent edema?
Reducing sodium intake
Taking diuretic medication as ordered
Propping up the legs above the level of the heart

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