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joblessjake

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on: Jun 25, 2018
The nurse is titrating the IV fluid infusion rate immediately after a patient has had kidney transplantation. Which parameter will be most important for the nurse to consider?
 
  a. Heart rate
  b. Urine output
  c. Creatinine clearance
  d. Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) level

Question 2

A patient complains of leg cramps during hemodialysis. The nurse should first
 
  a. massage the patient's legs.
  b. reposition the patient supine.
  c. give acetaminophen (Tylenol).
  d. infuse a bolus of normal saline.


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amandalm

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Fluid volume is replaced based on urine output after transplant because the urine output can be as high as a liter an hour. The other data will be monitored but are not the most important determinants of fluid infusion rate.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Muscle cramps during dialysis are caused by rapid removal of sodium and water. Treatment includes infusion of normal saline. The other actions do not address the reason for the cramps.


joblessjake

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Reply #2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Correct answers!


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Reply #3 on: Jun 25, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


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