A client scheduled for a CT scan of the abdomen with contras…
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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You are receiving a report on a 65-year-old client undergoing peritoneal dialysis with a history of diabetes mellitus, hypertension, end-stage renal disease (ESRD), coronary artery disease (CAD), and heart failure. The client is awake, alert, and oriented with fine crackles to the bilateral bases, unlabored respirations, normal heart sounds without S3, a firm abdomen, hypoactive bowel sounds, and redness with cloudy drainage from the peritoneal dialysis (PD) catheter last evening. The client reports 5/10 abdominal pain, is anuric, continent of bowel, and presents with hot, dry, pale skin and a capillary refill of less than 4 seconds, with positive peripheral pulses. Based on this assessment, what is the likely diagnosis and what interventions will the nurse implement?
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