Chapter 36: Kidney Failure

Chapter 36: Kidney Failure

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MULTIPLE CHOICE

ANS: 3 PTS: 1 DIF: Category: Reproductive and genitourinary

TOP: Nursing Process: Evaluation MSC: Client Needs: Physiological Integrity

In which way is acute kidney failure different from chronic kidney failure? Acute kidney failure:

1.	Progresses over months to years but produces few biochemical changes
2.	Develops rapidly, resulting in dramatic biochemical changes
3.	Progresses slowly over the course of many years
4.	Produces azotemia and electrolyte imbalance

ANS: 4 PTS: 1 DIF: Category: Reproductive and genitourinary

TOP: Nursing Process: Assessment MSC: Client Needs: Physiological Integrity

Which individuals are at increased risk for prerenal acute renal failure (ARF)? Those who:

1.	Experience hypovolemic conditions, such as hemorrhage
2.	Relate a history of chronic urinary tract obstruction
3.	Have vascular changes related to coagulopathies
4.	Are receiving antibiotics, such as gentamicin

ANS: 1 PTS: 1 DIF: Category: Reproductive and genitourinary

TOP: Nursing Process: Assessment MSC: Client Needs: Physiological Integrity

During which stage of ARF is it possible to prevent renal dysfunction if treatment is initiated?

ANS: 1 PTS: 1 DIF: Category: Reproductive and genitourinary

TOP: Nursing Process: Implementation MSC: Client Needs: Physiological Integrity

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