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A patient with chronic renal failure asks the nurse why he is anemic. the nurse explains that anemia accompanies chronic renal failure secondary to: A. blood loss via the urine B. renal insensitivity to vit a C. inadequate production of erythropoietin D. inadequate retention of serum iron correct answers C. inadequate production of erythropoietin the kidney is sensitive to oxygen saturations and secretes erythropoietin as needed to signal the bone marrow to m ake more RBC's. when the kidne...

CCRN Renal

CCRN Renal

CCRN Renal

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CCRN Questions and Answers A 56 yr-old male is admitted to the ICU with a blood pressure of 225/135 and complains of a headache and nausea. He reports he ran out of blood pressure meds three days ago, but also appears to be confused to the date and situation. What is the most appropriate treatment approach? -Correct Answer= Rapidly lower the diastolic pressure to 100 with IV antihypertensive meds, then continue to gradually reduce the diastolic pressure to 85 with oral antihypertensive m...

CCRN EXAM 2024 WITH 100% ACCURATE SOLUTIONS A 56 yr-old male is admitted to the ICU with a blood pressure of 225/135 and complains of a headache and nausea. He reports he ran out of blood pressure meds three days ago, but also appears to be confused to the date and situation. What is the most appropriate treatment approach? - correct answer Rapidly lower the diastolic pressure to 100 with IV antihypertensive meds, then continue to gradually reduce the diastolic pressure to 85 with oral anti...

CCRN EXAM 2024 WITH 100% ACCURATE ANSWERS a temporary ppm was appled to a pt hr 42, now with temp ppm hr 70 in order to determine the threshold the nurse will - correct answer decrease the output until capture is lost. a pt w hf is hypotn, tachycardia, dec u o cool clammy skin and dec loc. the rn should admin what meds - correct answer positive inotropic agents, diuretics, vasodilators which of the following should the rn assess for complications realted to an arteriogram - correct an...

main functions of the renal system filtration, reabsorption, secretion acid base balance, bp regulation (RAAS), erythropoietin (hgb production), electrolyte balances -approximately 20% of cardiac output goes to the kidneys the nephron -glomerulus: network of capillaries, filters blood -proximal convoluted tubule: reabsorbs water, sodium, amino acids & glucose -loop of henle: reabsorbs Na+, water & concentrates urine— loop diuretics affect the loop of henle -distal convoluted tubul...

CCRN Neonatal Elsevier Review Exam (2024) || Questions & Answers (Graded A+) CCRN Neonatal Elsevier Review Exam (2024) || Questions & Answers (Graded A+) A preterm infant is born with cutaneous pinkish-gray granulomas. This finding is characterstic of infection with - ANSWER - listeria monocytogenes Rib fractures are noted on routine chest x-ray on a 3 month old premature infant. The most likely cause of this finding is - ANSWER - inadequate calcium and phosphorus intake The drug of ch...