Author Question: Following an intravenous pyelogram (IVP), the nurse encourages fluid intake, recognizing that this ... (Read 65 times)

Capo · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

Following an intravenous pyelogram (IVP), the nurse encourages fluid intake, recognizing that this is necessary to prevent which renal complication?

1. Polycystic kidney disease
2. Chronic renal failure
3. Glomerulonephritis
4. Acute renal failure

Question 2

The nurse is checking lab values on a client who has just had a hemodialysis treatment. What would indicate to the nurse that the client's renal dialysis was effective?

1. A decrease in potassium level
2. An increase in serum creatinine
3. A decrease in white cell count
4. An increase in hemoglobin level

emsimon14 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: 4

1. Contrast media used for an IVP does not cause polycystic kidney disease.
2. The contrast media used in the IVP will not cause chronic renal failure.
3. The contrast media used in the IVP will not cause glomerulonephritis.
4. The contrast media used in the IVP can precipitate prerenal failure; increasing fluids promotes excretion of the dye.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 2

1. Hemodialysis removes excess potassium from the blood stream.
2. Hemodialysis will not affect serum creatinine level.
3. Hemodialysis does not affect white blood cell counts.
4. Hemodialysis does not affect hemoglobin level.