Introductory Medical Surgical Nursing 11th Edition by Barbara K. Tim
Introductory Medical Surgical Nursing 11th Edition by Barbara K. Tim
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Chapter 58, Caring for Clients with Disorders of the Kidneys and Ureters
Complete Chapter Questions With Answers
Sample Questions Are Posted Below
| 1. | The nurse performs a physical examination on a client diagnosed with acute pyelonephritis. Which of the following may be detected during the physical examination? | |
| A) | Abnormalities in urine | |
| B) | Location of discomfort and any signs of fluid retention | |
| C) | Elevated calcium levels | |
| D) | Structural defects in the kidneys | |
| Ans: B
Difficulty: Easy |
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| 2. | Why is a low-protein diet suggested to a client with renal insufficiency? | |
| A) | To improve digestion | |
| B) | To increase the speed of dialysis or treatment | |
| C) | To improve blood circulation | |
| D) | To lessen the workload on the kidneys | |
| Ans: D
Difficulty: Moderate |
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| 3. | A male client who is admitted with the diagnosis of urinary calculi complains of excruciating pain. The pain is suspected to be caused by increased pressure in the renal pelvis. Which of the following measures can the nurse take to provide relief to the client? | |
| A) | Encourage ambulation and adequate fluid intake. | |
| B) | Encourage the client to void every 2 to 3 hours | |
| C) | Restrict the client’s sodium intake. | |
| D) | Encourage deep-breathing exercises. | |
| Ans: A
Difficulty: Moderate |
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| 4. | A client is administered dialysate solution through an abdominal catheter. The nurse notices that the return flow rate is slow, so the nurse advises the client to move to the other side. However, even after changing the client’s position, the nurse does not observe an increase in return flow. Which of the following actions should the nurse perform to help accelerate the return flow rate? | |
| A) | Disconnect the catheter and reapply. | |
| B) | Loosen the tubing clamp. | |
| C) | Inform the physician that the position of the catheter needs to be changed. | |
| D) | Stop the process for 5 minutes and resume later. | |
| Ans: C
Difficulty: Moderate |
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| 5. | Given below are some profiles of older clients. Which one has the highest risk of developing pyelonephritis? | |
| A) | A client with acute renal failure | |
| B) | A client with a urinary tumor | |
| C) | A female client with preexisting chronic glomerulonephritis | |
| D) | A client with urinary obstruction | |
| Ans: D
Difficulty: Easy |
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