ATI LPN Med Surg Proctored Exam

A 42-year-old woman is admitted with complaints of dysuria, frequency, and lower back pain. The urinalysis report is positive for red blood cells and the blood work shows an elevated white blood cell

Which statement by a patient on dialysis, taking gentamicin, should cause the nurse the most concern.

What discharge teaching is appropriate for the nurse to provide to a patient who has had a lithotripsy.

A nurse is caring for a client who has end-stage kidney disease who will soon begin hemodialysis treatments. Which of the following restrictions should the nurse discuss with the client that may impac

A nurse is collecting data from a hospital patient who has been admitted with pyelonephritis. He is acutely ill with a high fever, chills, nausea, and vomiting. He also has severe pain in the flank ar

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has kidney stones. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include.

What is the action of urinary antimicrobial agents.

A nurse assesses a Grey Turner sign in a patient who was admitted 2 days earlier after an automobile accident. What does this finding indicate.

When collecting a urine specimen, the nurse notices dark red urine. What condition may this indicate?

A patient on dialysis asks why he is receiving aluminum hydroxide gel (Amphojel), a phosphate binder, for his renal disorder. What should the nurse explain regarding the action of that Amphojel?

A nurse reviews the medication prescriptions for a client with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Which of the following prescriptions should the nurse ask about due to the potential to worsen the client's

A nurse is assessing a patient with renal impairment. Which facial characteristic is a sign of fluid retention?

What is the usual cause of the autoimmune disease of acute glomerulonephritis?

The nurse is teaching a patient about the anticholinergic agent prescribed for urinary retention. Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further teaching?

A patient with chronic kidney disease (CKD) is admitted with fatigue, peripheral edema, and elevated blood pressure that is difficult to control with antihypertensives. Laboratory results show elevate

A patient comes to the medical clinic with complaints of urgency, frequency, pain in the area of the symphysis pubis, and dark cloudy urine. What should the nurse suspect that this patient has?

A patient has a nephrostomy tube that has been inserted because of an obstruction in the ureter. What special precautions in the care of the nephrostomy tube should the nurse implement?

During a home visit, a nurse observes a patient performing a peritoneal dialysis exchange. Which technique observed by the nurse indicates that the patient requires additional teaching?

A nurse is performing frequent catheterizations for residual urine. What causes the greatest concern for the nurse?

Which outcome is most necessary for a patient diagnosed with renal calculi?

The most life-threatening effect of renal failure is:

A home health patient diagnosed with cystitis has been prescribed the medication phenazopyridine (Pyridium). When providing patient teaching, what should the nurse caution the patient about?

A patient has just undergone a renal biopsy. Which laboratory values should the nurse prioritize monitoring to promptly identify potential complications related to the procedure?

A patient admitted with severe flank pain diagnosed as renal colic has a urinalysis positive for microscopic hematuria. Which nursing action should be prioritized to ensure safe and effective care?

Which urine test provides the most accurate measurement of renal function?