Most often, cancer is caused by interactions between a person's genes and environmental agents.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Q. 2The nurse understands that patients on peritoneal dialysis may experience all of the following side effects except:
a. weight gain.
b. hyperglycemia.
c. lactose intolerance.
d. hypertriglyceridemia.
Q. 3The nurse in the dialysis unit understands that patients may experience various complications during hemodialysis. Which of the following is not a common complication during hemodialysis?
a. headache
b. hypotension
c. leg cramps
d. severe pain
Q. 4A 52-year-old male patient recently required surgery for the removal of a large calcium oxalate stone. To prevent further stone formation, the nurse instructs him to consume plenty of fluids, but advises against drinking:
a. apple juice.
b. coffee.
c. tea.
d. draft beer.
Q. 5Following kidney transplantation, dietary restrictions are generally liberalized; however, if fluid retention and hypertension are present, the nurse understands that a restriction in _____ may be necessary.
a. protein
b. potassium
c. calcium
d. sodium
Q. 6A patient with renal disease is restricted to 2 liters of water per day and complains of thirst. The nurse offers the following suggestion for controlling thirst:
a. Gargle with refrigerated mouthwash.
b. Suck on ice chips throughout the day.
c. Consume more melons and other fruits high in water.
d. Use popsicles to control thirst.
Q. 7The nurse understands that patients with diseased kidneys will lack adequate production of erythropoietin, which will cause the development of:
a. rickets.
b. uremic syndrome.
c. pernicious anemia.
d. iron-deficiency anemia.
Q. 8The nurse recognizes that clients with chronic kidney disease need generous amounts of these water-soluble vitamins:
a. vitamin B6 and folate.
b. folate and vitamin C.
c. vitamin C and vitamin B6.
d. vitamins B6 and B12.
Q. 9The nurse is instructing a Stage 3 chronic kidney disease client on her diet. She correctly tells the client to:
a. use low-sodium products as desired.
b. consume foods high in phosphorus such as milk, fish, and nuts.
c. place an emphasis on fresh fruits and vegetables in the diet.
d. avoid salt substitutes that contain potassium.
Q. 10John is a 56-year-old male who started hemodialysis a week ago. He weighs 174 pounds. The nurse recognizes that an appropriate diet prescription for him should read:
a. 1975 kcalories; 95 grams protein; 4 grams sodium.
b. 2370 kcalories; 63 grams protein; 3 grams sodium.
c. 2768 kcalories; 95 grams protein; 2 grams sodium; 2 grams potassium.
d. 2768 kcalories; 63 grams protein; 3 grams sodium; 3 grams potassium.
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