Author: Anonymous

Which medication would the nurse anticipate being prescribed for the client with renal failure who has hyperphosphatemia?

A client with kidney cancer who underwent exploratory surgery has returned to the postoperative unit with a report of severe burning and indigestion in the epigastric region. Which intervention by the nurse would be priority for this client?

A 68-year-old black man who has smoked for at least 50 years reports that lately he feels as though food is getting stuck in his throat. At first this was a problem just with dry food, but now his morning oatmeal is getting “stuck.” On questioning, he reports drinking at least 3 alcoholic beverages nearly every day. Which is most likely his problem?

After several months of persistent heartburn, a 57-year-old female client has been diagnosed with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Which treatment regimen is likely to best address the woman’s health problem?

An adolescent male with type 1 diabetes is exasperated by his regimen of blood sugar monitoring and insulin administration, and has told his mother that he wants to scale both back. Which response by his mother is most accurate?

A frantic parent reports a large mass in the child’s abdomen; after diagnostic testing, the health care provider diagnoses a Wilms tumor, stage IV. After the provider leaves the room, the parents ask the nurse, “What does this mean?” Which response by the nurse is most accurate?

When counseling an adolescent client with a meniscus injury from sports, which treatment conservative measure(s) will the nurse provide education? Select all that apply.

Which individuals are at risk for developing urinary obstructions? Select all that apply.

An adult diagnosed with renal failure secondary to diabetes mellitus is scheduled to begin dialysis soon. Which statement by the client reflects an accurate understanding of the process of hemodialysis?

A 51-year-old male has been diagnosed with alcohol-induced liver disease. He admits to the nurse he does not understand what the liver does in the body. Which of these statements best explains the liver’s function?