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1. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has renal failure and an elevated phosphorous level. The provider instructed the client to take aluminum hydroxide 300 mg PO three times daily. For which of the following adverse effects should the nurse inform the client? A. Constipation B. Metallic taste C. Headache D. Muscle spasms 2. A nurse is caring for a client who has chronic renal disease and is receiving therapy with epoetin alfa. Which of the following laboratory results shou...

Portage Learning BIOD 152 A&P 2 Final Exam 2023/2024 Identify the parts of the neuron shown in the diagram below a. dendrite b. cell body c. nucleus List the four parts of the human brain The human brain is made up of the cerebral hemispheres, diencephalon, brain stem, andcerebellum. List and describe the 3 meninges of the human brain. The leathery dura mater is the double-layered outer meninx. The middle arachnoid meninx is a loose layer separated from the dura...

NRNP 6550 Final Exam with Complete Solution (Latest 2021/2022) Already Passed Document Content and Description Below NRNP 6550 Final Exam with Complete Solution (Latest 2021/2022) Already Passed Urine culture with UTI Correct Answer-100.000 colonies in asymptomatic: bacteruria 10 - 10.000 colonies in symptomatic patients but also pyuria pyuria: more than 10 leukocytes elevated erythrocytes with pyelonephritis WBC in urine false positive with tumor, urethritis and poor collection technique Repe...

ACE INHIBITORS & ARB'S PCOL EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, GRADED A+ Which of the following factors result in the release of renin? *Select all that apply* A. Decreased renal perfusion pressure B.Increased sympathetic activity C. Atrial natriuretic peptide D. ↓GFR E. Beta Agonists - -*Decreased renal perfusion* *↑ Symapathetic activity* *Atrial natriuretic pepetide* *↓GFR* *Beta Agonists* Decrease in renal perfusion causes an INCREASE in sympathetic activity and a DECREA...

LAPAROSCOPY LECTURE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2023 Advantages of laparoscopy? - Answer-can get back to daily activities sooner, less hospital time, decreased ileus, less pain, smaller incision Disadvantages of laparoscopy? - Answer-DVT, neurohumoral response (increase HR/BP), decreased preload, increased afterload, bleeding risk, increased ICP due to head down, regurg risk with pressure/positioning Vital signs in the first 15-20 mins after insufflation? - Answer-increased HR and BP--- na...

Urinary System / Portage Learning A&P2, Module 7 Questions and Answers 2023 urinary system organs 2 kidneys 2 ureters 1 urinary bladder 1 urethra kidney (shape, weight, location) bean shaped / size of soup can, about 5oz / located between T12-L3 vertebrae and are protected by the rib cage / right is slightly lower than the left b/c of the liver above it adrenal glands a pair of endocrine glands that sit just above the kidneys and secrete hormones (epinephrine and norepinephr...

Exam 1: NUR265/ NUR 265 (Latest 2023/ 2024 Update) Advanced Concepts of Medical-Surgical Nursing Exam Review| Complete Guide with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct- Galen What is nephrotic syndrome? - ANSWER A condition of increased glomerular permeability that allows larger molecules to pass through the membrane into the urine and then be excreted. What are key features of nephrotic syndrome? - ANSWER -*Massive proteinuria* -*Hypoa...

Which of the following diagnostic and assessment findings from among the patients on a geriatric medical unit most warrants further investigation? a. A 78-year-old man has recently developed urinary incontinence. b. A 78-year-old male's stomach pH is increased. c. A 71-year-old male client's echocardiogram reveals slight left ventricular hypertrophy. d. An 81-year-old woman's glomerular filtration rate (GFR) is low. Correct Answer-A. A 78-year-old man has recently developed urinar...

NURS 223 Exam 1, Questions & Answers-protein - Patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) who are on hemodialysis (HD) or peritoneal dialysis (PD) are known to lose ____ during these treatments. As a result, they are special diets. Sevelamer (Renagel) - The nurse's patient has has chronic kidney disease (CKD) with elevated PHOSPHORUS levels according to the latest labs. Elevated phosphorus can lead to BONE RESORPTION and HYPERCALCEMIA. The nurse anticipates an order for _____, a PHOSPHATE BI...

NUR265/ NUR 265 Exam 1: (2024/ 2025 Update) Advanced Med-Surg | Complete Guide with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct- Galen Q: Anemia in kidney disease when kidneys are damaged they do not make enough EPO (this prompts the bone marrow to make RBCs, which than carry oxygen throughout the body), as a result the bone marrow makes fewer RBCs, causing anemia Q: Hypernatremia Answer: weakness, disorientation, irritability, muscle twitching, decreased reflex, HTN Q: ...