Acute pyelonephritis - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

A client with acute kidney injury has a serum potassium level of 7.0 mEq/L (7.0 mmol/L). The nurse should plan which actions as a priority? Select all that apply. 1. Place the client on a cardiac monitor. 2. Notify the health care provider (HCP). 3. Put the client on NPO (nothing by mouth) status except for ice chips. 4. Review the client's medications to determine if any contain or retain potassium]' 5. Allow an extra 500 mL of intravenous fluid intake to dilute the electrolyte co...

Practice ATI questions Renal and Urinary questions and answers 100% guaranteed success. A nurse is planning care for a client who is postoperative following a nephrectomy. Which of the following assessments is the priority for the nurse to evaluate? a. bowel sounds b. WBC count c. pain level d. blood pressure - correct answers.d. blood pressure The greatest risk to the client is acute adrenal insufficiency. The adrenal gland can be removed or damaged during nephrectomy....

Final Exam: NR570 / NR 570 (Latest Update 2024 / 2025) Common Diagnosis and Management in Acute Care Practicum | Questions with Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Chamberlain Question: Differentials for abdominal and/or flank pain Answer: -Nephrolithiasis -Pyelonephritis -Ectopic pregnancy -Ovarian or testicular torsion -Appendicitis -bowel obstruction -Diverticulitis -Ruptured aortic aneurysm Question: Which nephrolithiasis patient should be referred to to the ...

NR507/ NR 507 Final Exam (New 2024/ 2025 Update) Advanced Pathophysiology | Complete Guide with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct | A Grade – Chamberlain QUESTION acute pyelonephritis Upper UTI •Specific d iagnosis is established by: -Urine culture Chamberlain -Urinalysis (WBC casts indicates pyelonephritis, but may not always be present) -Complicated pyelonephritis requires blood cultures and urinary tract imaging QUESTION Upper UTI s/s Answer: sy...

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...

Types of prevention - answer-primary- car restraints, bicycle helmets, immunizations secondary- prevent for those with RF-pap, mammo tertiary-mgmt of established disease- meds, lifestyle Primary - answer-Preventing the health problem, most cost effective form of healthcare **IMMUNIZATIONS, ensuring adequate illumination at home (preventing falls) Secondary - answer-Detecting disease in early asymptomatic stages, screenings -Early cause finding of asymptomatic disease via the use of a sc...

Most common bacteria that cause GU infections are Gram (-) Most common bacteria in GU infections are -E. coli -Proteus -Klebsiellay -Enterobacter Previous Play Next Rewind 10 seconds Move forward 10 seconds Unmute 0:00 / 0:15 Full screen Brainpower Read More Gram (+) bacteria that causes GU infections Staph saprophyticus What can mimic UTI and may warrant a pelvic exam -Yeast infection -STD Elderly UTI S/S -Delirium -Urinary incontinence -Sepsis ...

Signs and symptoms of ureteral (kidney) stones (Ans- flank pain, sweating, nausea, vomiting, and hematuria What is the common composition of renal calculi? (Ans- calcium crystals polycystic kidney disease (Ans- condition in which the kidney contains many cysts and is enlarged; the cysts will alter kidney function Glomerulonephritis (Ans- inflammation of the glomeruli of the kidney; immune complex reaction resulting in alterations in the glomerular capillary structure and functio...

Exam 1: NUR 2502 / NUR2502 (Latest Update 2024 / 2025) Multidimensional Care III / MDC 3 | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Rasmussen Question: The client is being treated for both benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and hypertension. Which of the following is an alpha-blocker would the nurse anticipate be prescribed for the client? Answer: Doxazosin Question: Which of the following clients are at risk of developing genital warts? Answer: Those who hav...

Exam 4: NURS611/ NURS 611 (NEW 2023/ 2024) Advanced Pathophysiology Exam| Graded A | Questions and Verified Answers - Maryville QUESTION Which stimulus inhibits gastric motility by raising the threshold potential of muscle fibers? Answer: secretin QUESTION How much of the cardiac output do the kidneys require? Answer: 20-25% QUESTION What causes the umbilical referred pain with kidney stones? Answer: sensory innervation of the upper part of the ur...