The nurse recognizes the client with reduced renal function should also be assessed for:
A)
a decrease in red blood cell production.
B)
an increase in white blood cell production.
C)
a low blood pressure.
D)
signs of dehydration.
A
Explanation:
A)
Decreased kidney function reduces erythropoietin production, which is needed to stimulate red blood production. WBC production is not affected. Blood pressure is usually elevated due to fluid retention, not dehydration.
Analysis
Assessment
Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
B)
Decreased kidney function reduces erythropoietin production, which is needed to stimulate red blood production. WBC production is not affected. Blood pressure is usually elevated due to fluid retention, not dehydration.
Analysis
Assessment
Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
C)
Decreased kidney function reduces erythropoietin production, which is needed to stimulate red blood production. WBC production is not affected. Blood pressure is usually elevated due to fluid retention, not dehydration.
Analysis
Assessment
Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
D)
Decreased kidney function reduces erythropoietin production, which is needed to stimulate red blood production. WBC production is not affected. Blood pressure is usually elevated due to fluid retention, not dehydration.
Analysis
Assessment
Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
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