Which of the following laboratory values is the most help in evaluating a patient for acute renal failure?
a. Serum sodium c. Serum potassium
b. Serum creatinine d. Urine potassium
B
Serum creatinine is the most reliable predictor of kidney function. In the acutely ill patient, small changes in the serum creatinine level and urine output may signal important declines in the glomerular filtration rate and kidney function.
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The nurse is auscultating the abdomen of a client for vascular sounds with the bell of the stethoscope. The nurse hears a soft, continuous humming sound. Based on this data, the nurse suspects dysfunction with which organ?
1. Stomach. 2. Spleen. 3. Pancreas. 4. Liver.
An 81-year-old is admitted to the hospital for congestive heart failure. The client is widowed, and the medical staff and client are talking about the client moving to an assisted living facility
Which of the following interventions by the nurse best creates a wellness opportunity? A) Ask the client to explain how cares have been accomplished at home. B) Assist the client to discuss the feelings associated with a potential move to assisted living. C) Describe the options for long-term housing with the client. D) Encourage the client to think positively about this move.
Which one of the following is an appropriate etiology for a nursing diagnosis?
1. Myocardial infarction 2. Cardiac catheterization 3. Abnormal blood gas levels 4. Increased airway secretions
The nurse is checking the laboratory reports of a patient being treated with mitoxantrone. Which platelet count would indicate a risk for spontaneous bleeding?
a. 15,000/mm3 b. 60,000/mm3 c. 175,000/mm3 d. 300,000/mm3