You are the admitting nurse for a pt with nephrotic syndrome. which assessment finding supports this diagnosis?
a. edema formation
b. hypotension
c. increased urine output
d. flank pain
Answer: a. edema formation
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A) Talk slowly and softly B) Use medically acceptable terms C) Give pre-operative medications first D) Touch
The nurse caring for a client who had spinal anesthesia will ensure that the plan of care includes
a. administering oxygen to reduce the hypoxia produced by spinal anesthesia. b. elevating the client's feet to increase the blood pressure. c. elevating the head of the bed to decrease nausea. d. instructing the client to remain flat in bed for 6 hours.
The nurse is reviewing the laboratory results for a patient who has a prescription for an estimated glomerular filtration rate (EGFR). Which information should the nurse identify as being used to determine the estimated glomerular filtration rate?
Select all that apply. 1. serum creatinine 2. patient's age 3. patient's gender 4. patient's racial origin 5. serum blood urea nitrogen
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a. sleep problems b. changes in appetite c. irritability and aggression d. lack of energy and motivation