This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: The nurse assessing a renal failure patient for encephalopathy caused by high uremic levels may ... (Read 77 times)

mia

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 564
on: Jun 25, 2018
The nurse assessing a renal failure patient for encephalopathy caused by high uremic levels may observe which of the following clinical manifestations?
 
  A)
  Severe chest pain with pericardial friction rub on auscultation
  B)
  Stiff immobile joints and contractures
  C)
  Loss of recent memory and inattention
  D)
  Pruritus with yellow hue to skin tone

Question 2

A nurse is providing care for a client who has been diagnosed with metabolic alkalosis after several days of antacid use. Which of the following treatments should the nurse prepare to give?
 
  A)
  Intravenous or oral administration of free hydrogen ions
  B)
  Intravenous administration of KCl solution
  C)
  Administration of oxygen and NaHCO3 solution
  D)
  Supplementary oxygen and possible mechanical ventilation


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

hollysheppard095

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 339
Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Ans:
C

Feedback:

Reductions in alertness and awareness are the earliest and most significant indications of uremic encephalopathy. These often are followed by an inability to fix attention, loss of recent memory, and perceptual errors in identifying people and objects. Answer choice A refers to pericarditis; answer choice B refers to arthritis; answer choice D refers to liver involvement.

Answer to Question 2

Ans:
B

Feedback:

KCl administration facilitates the renal retention of hydrogen ions, resulting in lowering of pH. It is not possible to administer free H+ ions, and sodium bicarbonate would exacerbate her condition. Mechanical ventilation is indicated in cases of respiratory acidosis.


mia

  • Member
  • Posts: 564
Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Excellent

skipfourms123

  • Member
  • Posts: 343
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Of the estimated 2 million heroin users in the United States, 600,000–800,000 are considered hardcore addicts. Heroin addiction is considered to be one of the hardest addictions to recover from.

Did you know?

Vaccines prevent between 2.5 and 4 million deaths every year.

Did you know?

ACTH levels are normally highest in the early morning (between 6 and 8 A.M.) and lowest in the evening (between 6 and 11 P.M.). Therefore, a doctor who suspects abnormal levels looks for low ACTH in the morning and high ACTH in the evening.

Did you know?

About 80% of major fungal systemic infections are due to Candida albicans. Another form, Candida peritonitis, occurs most often in postoperative patients. A rare disease, Candida meningitis, may follow leukemia, kidney transplant, other immunosuppressed factors, or when suffering from Candida septicemia.

Did you know?

Liver spots have nothing whatsoever to do with the liver. They are a type of freckles commonly seen in older adults who have been out in the sun without sufficient sunscreen.

Measuring Patient Height Measuring Patient Height
Signs and symptoms of a patient with heart failure. Signs and symptoms of a patient with heart failure.
Electrocardiography. (a) Electrodes are placed on the patient’s chest to record the electrical event Electrocardiography. (a) Electrodes are placed on the patient’s chest to record the electrical event
Mechanical ventilation. The photograph shows a patient receiving breathing assistance by the use of Mechanical ventilation. The photograph shows a patient receiving breathing assistance by the use of
Patient teaching: hair and scalp assessment Patient teaching: hair and scalp assessment
Role-Playing a Situation in Which a Patient Is Frightened, Angry, or Anxious Role-Playing a Situation in Which a Patient Is Frightened, Angry, or Anxious
Video: Language Areas Animation

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library