Diagnostic testing of a patient with a history of chronic renal failure has been ordered. The care provider has ordered a test of the patient's creatinine clearance in an effort to gauge the progression of his disease.
The nurse understands that this test reflects what aspect of the kidney structure and function?
A) The volume of blood that the kidneys are able to filter in a given time
B) The kidneys' ability to accommodate changes in blood pH
C) The locations in the renal tubules where excretion and resorption are occurring
D) The combined volume of the renal pelvises and the ureters
Question 2
A patient has suffered cerebellar trauma after falling off of a ladder. The patient has been stabilized and is now receiving care on a neurological unit.
When planning this patient's care, what nursing diagnosis is most likely to result from an injury to this part of the brain?
A) Risk for aspiration
B) Risk for falls
C) Risk for ineffective thermoregulation
D) Risk for ineffective breathing pattern
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