Which menu choice by the patient who is receiving hemodialysis indicates that the nurse's teaching has been successful?
a. Split-pea soup, English muffin, and nonfat milk
b. Oatmeal with cream, half a banana, and herbal tea
c. Poached eggs, whole-wheat toast, and apple juice
d. Cheese sandwich, tomato soup, and cranberry juice
Question 2Which information will the nurse monitor in order to determine the effectiveness of prescribed calcium carbonate (Caltrate) for a patient with chronic kidney disease (CKD)?
a. Blood pressure
b. Phosphate level
c. Neurologic status
d. Creatinine clearance
Question 3Sodium polystyrene sulfonate (Kayexalate) is ordered for a patient with hyperkalemia. Before administering the medication, the nurse should assess the
a. bowel sounds.
b. blood glucose.
c. blood urea nitrogen (BUN).
d. level of consciousness (LOC).
Question 4Which statement by a 62-year-old patient with stage 5 chronic kidney disease (CKD) indicates that the nurse's teaching about management of CKD has been effective?
a. I need to get most of my protein from low-fat dairy products.
b. I will increase my intake of fruits and vegetables to 5 per day.
c. I will measure my urinary output each day to help calculate the amount I can drink.
d. I need to take erythropoietin to boost my immune system and help prevent infection.
Question 5A 48-year-old patient with stage 2 chronic kidney disease (CKD) is scheduled for an intravenous pyelogram (IVP). Which order for the patient will the nurse question?
a. NPO for 6 hours before procedure
b. Ibuprofen (Advil) 400 mg PO PRN for pain
c. Dulcolax suppository 4 hours before procedure
d. Normal saline 500 mL IV infused before procedure
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