Azotemia - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

The patient with CKD is receiving dialysis, and the nurse observes excoriations on the patient's skin. What pathophysiologic changes in CKD can contribute to this finding (select all that apply)? a. Dry skin b. Sensory neuropathy c. Vascular calcifications d. Calcium-phosphate skin deposits e. Uremic crystallization from high BUN - Answer-a, b, d. Pruritus is common in patients receiving dialysis. It causes scratching from dry skin, sensory neuropathy, and calcium-phosphate depositio...

HESI RN Med Surge Proctored Exam (Graded A)| Questions and Answers with Rationales| Latest 2023/2024 1. A tornado warning alarm has been activated at the local hospital. Which action should the charge nurse working on a surgical unit implement first? A. Instruct the nursing staff to close all window blinds and curtains in clients' rooms. B. Move clients and visitors into the hallways and close all doors to clients' rooms. C. Visually confirm the location of the tornado by checking th...

Azotemia - Correct Answer presence of urea or other nitrogenous compounds in the blood Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) - Correct Answer backflow of gastric juices from the stomach to enter the esophagus. DO NOT IGNORE HEARTBURN - it can lead to throat cancer S/S Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) - Correct Answer Pain is worse when lying down or bending over. Patients will complain of having to sleep in a recliner or with the head of the bed elevated to relieve the pain.

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All of the following electrolyte disorders are commonly found in a patient with chronic renal failure, except: Hypernatremia Hypocalcemia Hyperkalemia Hypophosphatemia correct answers Hypophosphatemia Feedback:Electrolyte disorders commonly seen in patients with chronic renal failure include hyperkalemia, hyperphosphatemia, hypocalcemia, and bicarbonate deficiency. The advanced practice nurse sees a 78-year-old patient who has complaints of fatigue and difficulty emptying his bladder. Ex...

NUR 265 Exam 1 What is nephrotic syndrome? - Correct 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? - Correct Answer --*Massive proteinuria* -*Hypoalbuminemia* -*Edema (facial and periorbital)* -Lipiduria -Hyperlipidemia -Increased coagulation -Reduced kidney function In nephrotic syndrome, severe protein loss in the urine is greater than ...

A nurse is caring for a client who experienced a traumatic head injury and has an intraventricular catheter (Ventriculostomy) for ICP monitoring. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following complications related to the ventriculostomy?: a. Headache b. Infection c. Aphasia d. Hypertension (Correct Answer) - b. Infection Monitor for infection and use strict asepsis to avoid life-threatening meningitis. A nurse is providing education to a client who is to...

ATI MED SURG PROCTORED ACTUAL EXAM 2024 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (UPDATED). A nurse is caring for a client who experienced a traumatic head injury and has an intraventricular catheter (Ventriculostomy) for ICP monitoring. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following complications related to the ventriculostomy?: a. Headache b. Infection c. Aphasia d. Hypertension (Correct Answer) - b. Infection Monitor for infection and use strict asepsis to avoid life-th...

ATI MED SURG PROCTORED ACTUAL EXAM 2024 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (UPDATED). A nurse is caring for a client who experienced a traumatic head injury and has an intraventricular catheter (Ventriculostomy) for ICP monitoring. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following complications related to the ventriculostomy?: a. Headache b. Infection c. Aphasia d. Hypertension (Correct Answer) - b. Infection Monitor for infection and use strict asepsis to avoid life-th...

Glomerulonephritis ~~>The glomerular-capillaries can trap blood-borne Ab & Ag-Ab complexes - Causes: PRIMARY: infection, drugs, toxins, vascular disorders, ischemia, immunologic responses, free radicals. SECONDARY: DM, CHF, HIV, Lupus Triggering event (infection)- Ag-Ab complex formation & deposition in glomerulus- Activation of complement system & WBC infiltration- Glomerular injury & leakage- Proteinuria/hematuria- edema, increase creat, azotemia, oliguria OR after glomer...