A patient is concerned about her steadily worsening chronic kidney disease and asks the nurse at what point she will require dialysis or renal transplantation. Which of the following should the nurse mention?
A) When your urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio is greater than 25 mg/g
B) When your urine output is less than 0.5 mL/kg/h × 6 h
C) When your glomerular filtration rate (GFR) falls below 15 mL/min/1.73 m2
D) When your urine osmolality is greater than 500 mOsm/kg H2O
C
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a. Obtain a urine culture and sensitivity. b. Place the client on restricted fluids. c. Assess the client's creatinine level. d. Increase the client's fluid intake.
The nurse is caring for a diabetic patient who has had a long history of poor glucose control. For what complications is the patient at risk? (Select all that apply.)
a. Sudden loss of consciousness b. Diabetic retinopathy c. Stroke d. Peripheral neuropathy e. Memory loss
The nurse is caring for a client who states having an irregular menstrual period. Which diagnostic test provides information of the body's ability to ovulate?
A) Thyroid level B) Serum luteinizing hormone C) Serum follicle-stimulating hormone D) Estrogen level
A laboring woman's husband tells the nurse that his wife is shaking and does not want him to touch her anymore. The nurse should explain that these characteristics are normal and should not be taken personally
What phase of labor is the woman likely to be in? a. Active c. Second b. First d. Transition