The nurse is reviewing a patient's medical record. What health ...

[Pea0909berry]

The nurse is reviewing a patient's medical record. What health problem should the nurse suspect is occurring with this patient?
 
  1. acute poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis
  2. azotemia
  3. acute kidney injury
  4. kidney trauma

Question 2

The nurse is assessing a patient with this type of device in the arm. For what should the nurse assess this patient?
 
  1. a bruit upon auscultation
  2. a thrill upon auscultation
  3. a bruit upon palpation
  4. a thrill upon inspection

[lkoler]

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1
Acute poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis is characterized by hematuria, proteinuria, azotemia, and salt and water retention. Urine appears brown or cola-colored. Salt and water retention leads to hypertension and edema, primarily of the face. Dependent edema of the extremities may also be noted. Azotemia is defined as elevated blood levels of nitrogenous waste products and is one of the manifestations of acute poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis. Periorbital edema is not characteristic of acute kidney injury or kidney trauma.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1
A functional arteriovenous fistula is assessed for the presence of a palpable pulsation and a bruit upon auscultation. A bruit is not palpated; a thrill is palpated, not inspected or auscultated.