An obese male with a history of diabetes and hypertension as…
An obese male with a history of diabetes and hypertension asks the nurse to explain his laboratory results, which show a glomerular filtration rate (GFR) of 51 mL/min and elevated serum creatinine levels. Which statement by the nurse is most appropriate to address the client’s question?
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For several years, a single mother of 2 has been averaging 2 to 3 bottles of wine each night and recently has added several ounces of brandy as well. She now has been diagnosed with cirrhosis. Which physical manifestations of cirrhosis would the nurse expect to find during assessment? Select all that apply.
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A 29‑year‑old pregnant female presents to the emergency department with fever (102.4°F/39.1°C), chills, nausea, and right‑sided flank pain. She reports burning with urination, urinary frequency, and states she was treated for a bladder infection one week ago. On assessment, the nurse notes costovertebral angle tenderness on the right side after palpation (touching). Which diagnosis does the nurse most strongly suspect?
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During assessment, the nurse observes confusion, altered level of consciousness, and hand‑flapping tremors (asterixis) in a client with liver disease. These findings are most consistent with an elevation in which laboratory value?
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