A patient with chronic kidney disease is most likely to complain ...

[Frost2351]

A patient with chronic kidney disease is most likely to complain of which symptom?
 
  a. Fatigue
  b. Thirst
  c. Constipation
  d. Excess bleeding

Question 2

A patient has been recently diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome and asks the nurse about the cause of this illness. What is the nurse's best response?
 
  a. The provider will be able to tell you when the lab results are back.
  b. An exact cause may not be determined, but a treatment plan will be discussed.
  c. Stress is the main cause; a referral to a counselor may be helpful.
  d. This is considered a psychiatric illness requiring behavioral medicine.

[Briannahope]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Erythropoietin is produced by the kidneys. A patient with chronic kidney disease produces less erythropoietin, resulting in anemia and fatigue as a common symptom. Thirst, or polydipsia, is a common sign of hyperglycemia and diabetes which can lead to chronic kidney disease. Constipation is not a common symptom of chronic kidney disease. Excessive bleeding can result from a decrease in platelets and clotting factors that are produced by the liver, not the kidneys.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Chronic fatigue syndrome is considered an illness with an unknown etiology. There are no specific lab results that reveal chronic fatigue syndrome. Stress and mental illnesses may be contributing factors, but are not classified as exact causes of chronic fatigue syndrome.

[Frost2351]

Great answer, keep it coming

[marict]

Excellent