A client is diagnosed with acute renal failure. Which of the ...

[HudsonKB16]

A client is diagnosed with acute renal failure. Which of the following diagnostic studies will the nurse be most concerned with?
 
  1. Blood glucose and HbA1c
  2. Toxicology screening and chloride level
  3. Potassium and digitalis levels
  4. Chest x-ray study and magnesium level

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a client experiencing hypovolemic shock. Which of the following interventions would be appropriate for this client? (Select all that apply.)
 
  1. Monitor intravenous fluid replacement
  2. Monitor vital signs
  3. Assess for manifestations of fluid overload
  4. Monitor white blood cell count and hemoglobin and hematocrit levels
  5. Position for comfort
  6. Assist to a sitting position

[sarah_brady415]

Answer to Question 1

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A client who is prescribed digitalis who also has a low potassium level can experience cardiac arrest. Blood glucose and HbA1c are tests usually performed on the patient with diabetes mellitus. Toxicology screening and chloride level could be assessed for a variety of health problems. Chest x-ray and magnesium level can be assessed for a variety of health problems.

Answer to Question 2

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Interventions appropriate for a client experiencing hypovolemic shock include monitoring intravenous fluid replacement, monitoring vital signs, assessing for manifestations of fluid overload, monitoring white blood cell count and hemoglobin and hematocrit levels, and position for comfort. The client should not be in a sitting position.