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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? A. "Hemodialysis uses the peritoneal membrane as a filter." B. "Continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) uses the peritoneal membrane as a filter." C. "Automated peritoneal dialysis (APD) uses the peritoneal membrane as a filter." D. "Peritoneal dialysis does not use the ...

A nurse is providing education to a client recently diagnosed with End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD. . The client asks, "What does End-Stage Renal Disease mean?" Which response by the nurse is accurate? A. "ESRD is a reversible condition with proper treatment." B. "ESRD is the final stage of chronic kidney disease where the kidneys permanently lose their ability to function." C. "ESRD is a condition in which the kidneys can no longer function temporarily due to an infection." D. "ESRD ...

The AHA recommendations are that defibrillation is Accomplished in less than __ minutes from the time the call for service is received in the ECC. - ANSWER 5 A patient that is awake, but only when you talk to them, is considered what level of consciousness? - ANSWER Verbal Which body system controls all your body functions? - ANSWER The nervous system Which body system digests food and eliminate waste? - ANSWER The digestive system Which body system is made up of the organs responsib...

Absent seizures duration, presentation clinically and diagnostically, and tx - Answer- • Present 4-10 yo • Brief (<20 seconds) impairment of consciousness (staring spells) • Preserved muscle tone • Unresponsive to tactile/verbal stimulation • Simple automatisms frequently present • Provoked by hyperventilation • Dx: EEG: 3-Hz spike-wave discharges • Comorbidities: ADHD, anxiety • Rx: Ethosuximide Alport syndrome clinical presentation - Answer- • Recurrent gros...

A nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with nephrotic syndrome who presents with edema, proteinuria, hypoalbuminemia, and hyperlipidemia. What is the priority nursing intervention for this client? A. Assess for signs of infection and initiate appropriate treatment. B. Monitor blood glucose levels to detect potential hyperglycemia. C. Provide dietary education to increase protein intake. D. Administer diuretics to manage edema. Explanation A. Correct. Nephrotic syndrome is characterized...

NUR 221 PHARMACOLOGY EXAM 1 PRACTICE While caring for a child, you identify that additional safety teaching is needed when a young and inexperienced mother states that: - ANS-a 3-year-old can safely sit in the front seat of the car. properties of ideal drug - ANS-safe effective selective (treat one area without affecting another) reversible action (reverse effects of drug if bad) predictability easy administration low cost chemically stable simple generic name drug positives -...

NURN 110 Nursing Process Focus: Patients Receiving Hydrochlorothiazide Assessment Prior to administration: • Obtain complete health history including allergies; cardiac, pulmonary, renal, and biliary disorders including blood studies: CBC, BUN, creatinine, electrolytes, PT, PTT, liver enzymes, etc. • Obtain patient’s drug history to determine possible drug interactions and allergies • Obtain vital signs, including blood pressure • Auscultate chest sounds for crackles indicative...

The Genito-Urinary System - ANSWER Which body system is made up of the organs responsible for liquid waste elimination and reproduction? The musculoskeletal system - ANSWER Which body system supports the body, provides movement and protects vital organs? 30 to 50 respirations per minute - ANSWER What is the normal respiratory rate for a newborn? The respiratory system - ANSWER Which body system is responsible for oxygen/carbon dioxide exchange? 1. Cardiac shock 2. Shock 3. Respirat...

A client undergoing a TURP asks the nurse how long they can expect to remain in the hospital after the procedure. What is the nurse's best response? A. "You will be discharged the same day of the surgery." B. "You may need to stay in the hospital for about a week." C. "Plan to stay in the hospital for at least 2 to 3 days." D. "Hospital stay is usually reserved for patients with complications, so you may go home the same day." Explanation A. Discharging a client on the same day ...

A nurse is providing education to a client about renal calculi. The client asks, "What are renal calculi?" What is the nurse's best response? A. "Renal calculi are bacterial infections in the kidneys." B. "Renal calculi are kidney stones made of mineral and acid salts." C. "Renal calculi are benign tumors that form in the kidneys." D. "Renal calculi are blood clots that block the urinary tract." Explanation A. This is not the correct answer. Renal calculi are not bacterial inf...