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A patient in intensive care with acute tubular necrosis from a toxic ingestion has been started on renal replacement therapy. The family expresses concern that the patient will not be able to afford dialysis after discharge from the hospital
In responding to the family, what should the nurse consider? A) The family is in crisis and unable to respond rationally. B) Toxic acute tubular necrosis has a higher likelihood of complete healing. C) Since the patient is currently oliguric, renal replacement therapy is indicated. D) The patient is unlikely to survive this illness, so the cost of long-term dialysis is not an issue.
A 51-year-old woman has come to the OB/GYN clinic for her annual physical. She tells the nurse that she has been experiencing severe hot flashes, but that she is reluctant to begin hormone therapy (HT)
What potential solution should the nurse discuss with the patient? A) Sodium restriction B) Adopting a vegan diet C) Massage therapy D) Vitamin supplements
A patient has been admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) for the treatment of bacterial meningitis
The ICU nurse is aware of the need for aggressive treatment and vigilant nursing care because meningitis has the potential to cause what sequela? A) Hydrocephalus B) Glioma C) Increased intracranial pressure (ICP) D) Cerebrovascular accident (CVA)
Which symptom indicates too much sodium has been lost when a loop diuretic has been used?
a. Blood pressure gets higher as the day passes. b. Blood levels of potassium are increased every morning. c. The patient's urine is a light yellow color and has no perceptible odor. d. The patient becomes light-headed and dizzy when moving from a sitting to a standing position.