A 56-year-old female patient is admitted to the hospital with new ...

[penguins]

A 56-year-old female patient is admitted to the hospital with new onset nephrotic syndrome. Which assessment data will the nurse expect?
 
  a. Poor skin turgor
  b. Recent weight gain
  c. Elevated urine ketones
  d. Decreased blood pressure

Question 2

To prevent recurrence of uric acid renal calculi, the nurse teaches the patient to avoid eating
 
  a. milk and cheese.
  b. sardines and liver.
  c. legumes and dried fruit.
  d. spinach, chocolate, and tea.

[ms_sulzle]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
The patient with a nephrotic syndrome will have weight gain associated with edema. Hypertension is a clinical manifestation of nephrotic syndrome. Skin turgor is normal because of the edema. Urine protein is high.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Organ meats and fish such as sardines increase purine levels and uric acid. Spinach, chocolate, and tomatoes should be avoided in patients who have oxalate stones. Milk, dairy products, legumes, and dried fruits may increase the incidence of calcium-containing stones.

[penguins]

Excellent

[ktidd]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it