The patient has been diagnosed with chronic renal failure and is receiving hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ). The nurse has taught the patient about the importance of kidney function and evaluates that learning has occurred when the patient makes which statements?

Question

1. "Kidneys help my heart by balancing potassium."
2. "Kidneys balance the fluid and electrolytes in my body."
3. "Kidneys keep blood pressure from getting too low."
4. "Kidneys help decrease infections by excreting bacteria."
5. "Kidneys help regulate the oxygen levels in my blood."

Answer 1

1,2,3
Rationale 1: The kidneys are the primary organs for regulating potassium balance.
Rationale 2: The kidneys are the primary organs for regulating fluid and electrolyte balance.
Rationale 3: They secrete renin, which helps to regulate blood pressure.
Rationale 4: The kidneys do not have any impact on bacterial infections.
Rationale 5: The kidneys do not affect serum oxygen levels.
Global Rationale: The kidneys are the primary organs for regulating fluid and electrolyte balance. The kidneys are the primary organs for regulating potassium balance. They secrete renin, which helps to regulate blood pressure. The kidneys do not affect serum oxygen levels. The kidneys do not have any impact on bacterial infections.