During an admission assessment, the client tells the nurse that they had a nephrectomy three years ago due to a car accident. Which is the nurse's best understanding of this surgery?
1. The client will have no issues during this hospitalization.
2. The physical therapist should be told this information.
3. The kidney function will impact excretion of medications.
4. The nurse should follow up with the pharmacist regarding the information.
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Rationale 1: The kidneys are the primary organs for regulating fluid balance, electrolyte composition, and the acid–base balance of body fluids. The client will have issues during this hospitalization and the healthcare team should be aware.
Rationale 2: The physical therapist does not need this information during the nursing admission.
Rationale 3: The kidneys are the primary organs for regulating fluid balance, electrolyte composition, and the acid–base balance of body fluids. The kidney function will impact the excretion of medications.
Rationale 4: The nurse does not need to follow up with the pharmacist at this time.
Global Rationale: The kidneys are the primary organs for regulating fluid balance, electrolyte composition, and the acid–base balance of body fluids. The kidney function will impact excretion of medications. Overall wellness is strongly dependent on proper functioning of the kidneys.
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