Renal calculi risk - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

What is nephrolithiasis? - renal calculi (kidney stones) How does Renal calculi form? - formed d/t elevated levels of minerals in the body What minerals in excess can cause renal calculi? - calcium oxalate (most common), phosphate uric acid struvite cystine Urolithiasis - stone in the bladder Ureterolithiasis - condition of stones in the ureter Risk Factor & complications of renal calculi - -Male, 20-50yo, previous stones, obesity, HTN, diabetes, low fluid intake. -complications of ...

MN 551 Midterm Exam 2023/2024 Saved A patient is experiencing impaired circulation secondary to increased systemic arterial pressure. Which of the following statements is the most relevant phenomenon? Question 1 options: Increased preload due to vascular resistance High afterload because of backpressure against the left ventricle Impaired contractility due to aortic resistance Systolic impairment because of arterial stenosis Question 2 (2 points) Saved A nurse practitioner employe...

Quizzes 4-6: PATH370/ PATH 370 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Pathophysiology| Qs & As| 100% Correct| Grade A (Verified Answers)- WCU Q: The direct cause of stress incontinence is Answer: pelvic muscle weakness Q: In patients with polycystic kidney disease, renal failure is expected to progress over time as the cystic process destroys more nephrons. At what point will a patient reach end-stage renal disease? Answer: Greater than 90% nephron loss Q: Postrenal acute kidney in...

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...

ATI RN Comprehensive Predictor Retake 2019 A nurse is assessing a client who has received an antibiotic. The nurse should identify which of the following findings as an indication of a possible allergic reaction to the medication? A. Bradycardia B. Headache C. Joint pain D. Hypotension CORRECT ANSWER Hypotension A nurse on a mental health unit is caring for a client who has schizophrenia and is experiencing auditory hallucinations telling them to hurt others. The client is refu...

The nurse is caring for a 57-year-old woman who is complaining about gaining so much weight after menopause and suggests that thyroid hormone replacement would help her lose weight and speed up her metabolism. What is the nurses best response? A) Inducing a state of hyperthyroidism would result in weight loss. B) People who are not hypothyroid should not take thyroid hormones. C) People who take thyroid hormones without cause will end up damaging their heart. D) The body compensates for th...

1. A nurse is assessing a client who has received an antibiotic. The nurse should identify which of the following findings as an indication of a possible allergic reaction to the medication? a. bradycardia b. headache c. joint pain d. hypotension 2. A nurse on a mental health unit is caring for a client who has schizophrenia and is experiencing auditory hallucinations telling them to hurt others. The client is refusing to take anti-psychotic medication. Which of the following responses ...

1. A nurse is assessing a client who has received an antibiotic. The nurse should identify which of the following findings as an indication of a possible allergic reaction to the medication? A. Bradycardia B. Headache C. Joint pain D. Hypotension: Hypotension 2. A nurse on a mental health unit is caring for a client who has schizophrenia and is experiencing auditory hallucinations telling them to hurt others. The client is refusing to take anti-psychotic medication. Which of the following...

Final Exam: NR507/ NR 507 (NEW 2024/ 2025 Update) Advanced Pathophysiology Review| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct |Grade A – Chamberlain QUESTION Labs for renal calculi Evaluate renal function (GFR) Identify any metabolic abnormalities QUESTION Conservative treatment for renal calculi Answer: For stones that are less than 5 mm, that are asymptomatic, or causing only mild symptoms Control pain, hydration, observe for spontaneous passage of the stone ...

A nurse is planning care for a client who has renal calculi. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include to promote elimination of the calculi? Maintain bedrest until calculi are expelled. Withhold thiazide diuretics. Encourage intake of at least 3 L of fluid each day. Collect all urine for 24 hr in a collection container. Encourage intake of at least 3 L of fluid each day. The nurse should encourage the client to consume at least 3 L of fluid each day. Increase...