A patient who received a kidney transplant seven years ago is seen for increasing blood pressure and proteinuria. Of what health problem is this patient demonstrating signs?
A. Acute rejection
B. Chronic rejection
C. Pyelonephritis
D. Renal artery stenosis
Answer: B
You might also like to view...
What drugs used to treat rheumatoid arthritis are contraindicated in a patient who has a history of toxic levels of heavy metals?
A) Gold salts B) COX-2 inhibitors C) Propionic acids D) Fenamates
The nurse is caring for a critically ill patient on mechanical ventilation. The physician identifies the need for a bronchoscopy, which requires informed consent
If the physician were to obtain consent from the patient, the patient must be able to: a. be weaned from mechanical ventilation. b. have knowledge and competence to make the decision. c. nod his head that it is okay to proceed. d. read and write in English.
Which patient with vascular trauma is a candidate for immediate emergency surgery?
a. 54-year-old with fractured humerus b. 36-year-old with a ruptured renal artery c. 18-year-old with a contusion of the pelvis d. 67-year-old with a chronic subdural hematoma
The nurse in the elementary school works closely with the students and is responsible for evaluating each child's overall physical development. Which of the following does the nurse know is correct about children during the school-age years?
a. The child will grow an average of 5 cm per year. b. The child's weight will almost triple. c. Few physical differences will be apparent among children at the end of middle childhood. d. Body fat will gradually increase, which contributes to the child's heavier appear-ance.