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D2AR0N

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A 28-year-old male patient is diagnosed with polycystic kidney disease. Which information is most appropriate for the nurse to include in teaching at this time?
 
  a. Complications of renal transplantation
  b. Methods for treating severe chronic pain
  c. Discussion of options for genetic counseling
  d. Differences between hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis

Question 2

When planning teaching for a 59-year-old male patient with benign nephrosclerosis the nurse should include instructions regarding
 
  a. preventing bleeding with anticoagulants.
  b. monitoring and recording blood pressure.
  c. obtaining and documenting daily weights.
  d. measuring daily intake and output volumes.



Eunice618

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Because a 28-year-old patient may be considering having children, the nurse should include information about genetic counseling when teaching the patient. The well-managed patient will not need to choose between hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis or know about the effects of transplantation for many years. There is no indication that the patient has chronic pain.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Hypertension is the major symptom of nephrosclerosis. Measurements of intake and output and daily weights are not necessary unless the patient develops renal insufficiency. Anticoagulants are not used to treat nephrosclerosis.



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