A client with a kidney injury is experiencing muscle cramps, itchy skin, and a metallic taste in the mouth. Which additional finding should the nurse expect when assessing this client? (Select all that apply.)
a. Malaise and fatigue
b. Generalized weakness
c. Decreased creatinine levels
d. Increased serum amylase levels
e. Increased blood urea nitrogen levels
a. Malaise and fatigue , b. Generalized weakness and e. Increased blood urea nitrogen levels
The client is experiencing signs and symptoms of uremia associated with renal failure. Nausea, vomiting, and a decreased intake of protein often accompany these signs and symptoms. The client will complain of malaise, fatigue, weakness, and muscle cramping. Their blood urea nitrogen and creatinine levels will be increased. Amylase levels can increase with pancreatic disorders.
The client is experiencing signs and symptoms of uremia associated with renal failure. Nausea, vomiting, and a decreased intake of protein often accompany these signs and symptoms. The client will complain of malaise, fatigue, weakness, and muscle cramping. Their blood urea nitrogen and creatinine levels will be increased. Amylase levels can increase with pancreatic disorders.
The client is experiencing signs and symptoms of uremia associated with renal failure. Nausea, vomiting, and a decreased intake of protein often accompany these signs and symptoms. The client will complain of malaise, fatigue, weakness, and muscle cramping. Their blood urea nitrogen and creatinine levels will be increased. Amylase levels can increase with pancreatic disorders.
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