The nurse notes an abnormal laboratory test finding for a patient with CKD and alerts the health care provider. The nurse also consults with the registered dietitian because of excessive dietary protein intake is directly related to what factor?
a. Elevated serum creatinine level
b. Protein presence in the urine
c. Elevated BUN level
d. Elevated serum potassium level
Answer: c. Elevated BUN level
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1. breakthrough bleeding. 2. hypotension. 3. arthralgia. 4. skin rash.
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a. The type A antigen is present. b. The type B antigen is present. c. Neither type A nor type B antigens are present. d. Both type A and type B antigens are present.
The nurse is administering a buccal medication. Which instruction should be given to the patient?
a. Hold the medication under the tongue. b. Swallow the medication after 30 seconds. c. Chew the medication before swallowing. d. Hold the medication against the cheek membranes.