Which nephrotoxic agent should be avoided in clients with chronic renal failure?
A. NSAIDs
B. Kayexalate
C. Calcium carbonate
D. Erythropoietin
Answer: A. NSAIDs
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The client has severe burns around the right hip. Which position is most important to be emphasized by the nurse that the client maintain to retain maximum function of this joint?
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