A client scheduled for a kidney transplant asks the nurse, “What will happen to my old kidneys?” Which response by the nurse demonstrates an accurate understanding of the procedure?

A nurse is reinforcing dietary teaching to a client with chronic kidney disease. Which client statement indicates a correct understanding of food choices?

A nurse is assessing a client who is at risk for acute kidney injury (AKI). Which of the following conditions is classified as a prerenal cause of AKI?

A nurse is assessing a client diagnosed with polycystic kidney disease (PKD). Which clinical manifestation is most commonly associated with this condition?

A client undergoing hemodialysis reports sudden chest pain and shortness of breath during treatment. Which action should the nurse take first?

A nurse is assessing a patient with suspected leukemia. Which of the following symptoms, if reported by the patient, are considered “B symptoms” and may indicate a more aggressive disease process?

A nurse is teaching a client with type 2 diabetes about the importance of the hemoglobin A1C test. Which statement by the client indicates a need for further teaching?

A client with end-stage renal disease on hemodialysis has a blood pressure of 160/100 mmHg before the dialysis session. The client is prescribed antihypertensive medication daily. Which nursing action should be avoided before dialysis?

The nurse is caring for a client with type 2 diabetes who has developed retinopathy, nephropathy, and peripheral neuropathy. Which nursing intervention is most appropriate to help prevent further complications?

The nurse is caring for a client with type 1 diabetes who is scheduled to receive 6 units of rapid-acting insulin (lispro) before breakfast. Which action by the nurse is most important to prevent hypoglycemia?