The goal of therapy in lupus nephritis is to normalize or prevent the loss of renal function. To
attain this goal, what additions to D.W.'s care can you anticipate?
What will be an ideal response?
• Either azathioprine (Imuran) or cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan) is used to halt the progression of
glomerulonephritis or result in significantly less kidney decline.
• She should have a renal biopsy to classify the stage of nephritis.
• Therapy with hydroxychloroquine will be continued.
• She likely would be started on an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor or angiotensin II
receptor blocker to decrease proteinuria and maintain (BP) at or below 130/80 mm Hg.
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Select all that apply. A) You have a right to be informed about the care you receive. B) You have the right to refuse care. C) You have the right to be treated with courtesy and respect. D) You have the right to know the names of your caregivers. E) You have the right to be appointed a personal advocate by the healthcare provider.
A clientt is prescribed 50 mL of intravenous fluid for every 100 mL of bladder irrigation drainage. The client's bladder irrigation drainage for the last 8 hours was 225 mL
How many mL of intravenous fluid will the nurse provide the client for this replacement? 1. 100 mL 2. 113 mL 3. 126 mL 4. 139 mL
Antianxiety agents (anxiolytics) are sometimes referred to as "minor tranquilizers."
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Where should the nurse place the stethoscope when assessing the apical pulse of an infant?
A) Between the sternum and the left nipple B) Above the sternum, slightly to the right C) Below the ribs about one half of an inch D) Above the clavicle on the left side