The nurse is caring for a client admitted with pyelonephriti…
The nurse is caring for a client admitted with pyelonephritis. Upon review of the client’s intake and output, the record reveals the client has been consuming 3-3.5 L of oral fluid since admission. The most appropriate action for the nurse to take is which of the following?
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A client scheduled for a CT scan of the abdomen with contrast. The client has a BUN: 27 and creatinine level of 2.1 mg/dL. In preparing the client for the procedure, the nurse anticipates the provider will order which intervention?
Read DetailsA client is status post a nephrectomy. The nurse is performi…
A client is status post a nephrectomy. The nurse is performing the assessment and notes the client has become lethargic, vital signs are Temperature: 98.9°Farenheit, Pulse: 102 beats/min, Respirations: 18, Blood pressure: 89/50, O2 Saturation: 98% on face mask at 40%. Which of the following nursing actions should the nurse prioritize in the care of this client?
Read DetailsA nurse has written a plan of care for a man diagnosed with…
A nurse has written a plan of care for a man diagnosed with peripheral arterial insufficiency. One of the nursing diagnoses in the care plan is altered peripheral tissue perfusion related to compromised circulation. What is the most appropriate intervention for this diagnosis?
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