Which clinical manifestation in a client with renal impairment is associated with polycystic kidney disease rather than an infectious process?
A. Flank pain
B. Periorbital edema
C. Bloody and cloudy urine
D. Enlarged or protruding abdomen
D
A protruding and distended abdomen is common because the cystic kidneys swell and push ab-dominal contents forward and displace other abdominal organs.
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Children who are smaller at birth, have small heads (microcephaly), and fail to develop normally have characteristics of:
a. Parents who smoke b. Fetal alcohol syndrome c. Fetal alcohol intoxication d. Fetal accumulation syndrome
The health care provider has prescribed diazepam (Valium) 0.8 mg/kg/day PO divided q 6 hours for a child with cerebral palsy. The child weighs 110 lb. The nurse is preparing to administer the 1200 dose
. Calculate the dose the nurse should administer in milligrams. Record your answer below in a whole number. _______
A client presents to the urgent care center with complaints of abdominal pain and vomits bright red blood. Which of the following is the priority action taken by the nurse?
1. Take the client's vital signs. 2. Perform a complete abdominal assessment. 3. Obtain a thorough history of the recent health status. 4. Prepare to insert a nasogastric tube and test pH and occult blood.