45. A client in the intensive care unit has been intubated with an endotracheal tube for 3 weeks. The provider has ordered a tracheostomy tube. The client’s significant other states, “He did so well during day yesterday, why can’t they just keep that tube in.” What would be the nurse’s best response?  

81. The nurse administers hydralazine 50 mg PO BID to a client admitted due to heart failure with a history of hypertension.  Which of the following indicates the client is having an adverse effect?

59. A nurse is providing health education workshop to a group of adults focusing on prevention of renal carcinoma. The nurse should emphasize what action in order to reduce the participants’ risks of renal carcinoma?

  93. A client with end-stage kidney disease scheduled to begin peritoneal dialysis. The client’s teaching should include which of the following manifestations of peritonitis? Select all that apply.

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73. A client is admitted with severe renal colic. The nurse’s priority role in care of this client is

4. The client diagnosed with ARF has a serum potassium level of 7.2mEq/L. Which collaborative treatment should the nurse anticipate for the client?  

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91. The nurse is performing an assessment on a client with chronic leg ulcers. Which of the following assessments should be included? Select all that apply.

35. A nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client diagnosed with chronic renal failure. The client has been prescribed sevelamer hydrochloride 800 mg po TID.  Which of the following statements indicates a need for further education?