Following an intravenous pyelogram (IVP) the nurse encourages fluid intake, recognizing this is necessary to prevent which of the following renal complications?
A)
glomerulonephritis
B)
acute renal failure
C)
chronic renal failure
D)
polycystic kidney disease
B
Explanation:
A)
The contrast media used in the IVP can precipitate prerenal failure; increasing fluids promotes excretion of the dye.
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B)
The contrast media used in the IVP can precipitate prerenal failure; increasing fluids promotes excretion of the dye.
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Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
C)
The contrast media used in the IVP can precipitate prerenal failure; increasing fluids promotes excretion of the dye.
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Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
D)
The contrast media used in the IVP can precipitate prerenal failure; increasing fluids promotes excretion of the dye.
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Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
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