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Teaching a client how to decrease the chance of further problems with urolithiasis, barring any other contraindications, the nurse would encourage the client to:  

A female client is in the clinic complaining of urinary frequency, urgency, and pain on urination.  Prescriptions include a urine culture and administration of sulfisoxazole and phenazopyridine.  Which action should the nurse take first?  

When it comes evident that the client will require long-term hemodialysis, an internal arteriovenous fistula is created.  Which nursing assessment is most important to perform regularly when a client has an arteriovenous fistula?  

In clients experiencing acute renal failure which electrolyte imbalances is likely to be present?  

The basic unit of the kidney that is microscopic and performs the excretory function of the urinary system is called the:  

A client has been admitted to the hospital because of acute cystitis.  Her nursing care may include all of the following except:  

A client undergoes extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy.  Before discharge, the nurse should provide which instructions?  SELECT ALL THAT APPLY. 

The physician suspects acute pyelonephritis based on the client’s physical exam.  Which clinical manifestation should the nurse expect to assess?  

Which therapeutic measure will not reduce potassium level?  

A female client  is to obtain a clean catch urine specimen.  In addition to explaining how to void directly into the sterile container, the nurse should give which of the following instructions?