Which of the following laboratory results would the nurse expect for the client who has chronic glomerulonephritis?
a. decreased serum creatinine c. normal complete blood count (CBC)
b. normal blood urea nitrogen (BUN) d. proteinuria
D
Chronic glomerulonephritis generally leads to permanent kidney damage. It is a progressive but slow, destructive process, causing loss of kidney function. The kidney will actually decrease in size as glomeruli are destroyed. End-stage renal disease (ESRD) may result. Nephrons lose their ability to concentrate urine, and the urine becomes pale and dilute. BUN, serum creatinine, and urine protein are monitored on a regular basis to monitor renal function.
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a. bacteria. b. protozoa. c. virus. d. fungi.
The nurse prepares an educational seminar on mineral deficiencies. Which client population should the nurse emphasize as having the greatest risk for this health problem?
a. Poor financial status b. Children who are picky eaters c. Adolescents on vegetarian diets d. Diseases associated with malabsorption
A client is scheduled for a below-the-knee amputation for treatment of chronic infected arterial ulcers and leg pain. The client seems calm, and even happy. The nurse should respond to this client based on understanding that the client
a. cannot cope effectively with a life-altering procedure. b. is experiencing dysfunctional grieving for the leg. c. may prefer an amputation to living with chronic pain. d. might have cognitive defects preventing full understanding.
The nurse determines that a patient is carrying her fetus in the vertical lie. The nurse's judgment should be questioned if the fetal presenting part is the: Note: Credit will be given only for all correct choices and no incorrect choices
Select all that apply. 1. Sacrum. 2. Left arm. 3. Mentum. 4. Left scapula. 5. Right scapula.