A client had an episode of acute renal failure after heart surgery but seems to have recovered now. What is an important health promotion strategy the nurse could teach the client? The nurse should teach the client to
a. avoid aminoglycosides and IVP dye in the future.
b. drink lots of fluids on an ongoing basis.
c. have a BUN and creatinine drawn every 6 months.
d. monitor his/her temperature daily.
A
An important health promotion strategy to help prevent renal failure is to avoid nephrotoxic agents, including aminoglycosides and IVP dye.
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