A patient is scheduled to have an arteriovenous (AV) fistula created for hemodialysis. What should the nurse include when teaching the patient about this fistula?
Select all that apply.
1. Avoid using the arm with the fistula for blood pressure readings.
2. A functioning fistula has a palpable pulse and bruit.
3. Ensure the use of the dominant hand and arm for placement.
4. The fistula can be used immediately after its creation.
5. Venipunctures should be performed on the arm with the fistula.
Question 2A patient who is recovering from acute kidney injury (AKI) is being discharged. What should the nurse include in this patient's instructions?
1. Avoid alcohol consumption.
2. Use over-the-counter medications as needed.
3. Instruct to weigh self at least once a month.
4. Resume a normal diet.
Question 3A patient with diabetes and heart disease is diagnosed with chronic kidney disease. Which medication order should the nurse question for this patient?
1. oral antihyperglycemic agent
2. beta-blocker
3. calcium channel blocker
4. analgesic
Question 4A patient with acute kidney injury (AKI) is prescribed furosemide (Lasix). The nurse realizes that this medication will be helpful to the patient because it will
1. reduce edema.
2. keep sodium in the body.
3. preserve protein.
4. be the gentlest diuretic to use.
Question 5A patient with chronic kidney disease is diagnosed with hypertension. The nurse realizes that this patient's blood pressure needs to be controlled because
1. not doing so increases the risk of adverse effects on the kidneys.
2. it is the easiest diagnosis to treat.
3. medications are available to treat this disorder.
4. everyone should have low-normal blood pressure.
Question 6The nurse is teaching a patient recovering from a nephrectomy for kidney cancer. What should the nurse include in this teaching?
1. early recognition of a urinary tract infection (UTI)
2. ways to limit fluids
3. promoting high-impact sports and activities
4. organ donor information
Question 7A patient who is diagnosed with renal cancer states, I only lost a few pounds I had no other symptoms What should the nurse realize as being the only consistent symptom of renal cancer?
1. hematuria
2. flank pain
3. nausea
4. vomiting
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