A kidney biopsy has been scheduled for a patient with a history of acute renal failure. The patient asks the nurse why this test has been scheduled. What is the nurse's best response?
A) A biopsy is routinely ordered for all patients with renal disorders.
B) A biopsy is generally ordered following abnormal X-ray findings of the renal pelvis.
C) A biopsy is often ordered for patients before they have a kidney transplant.
D) A biopsy is sometimes necessary for diagnosing and evaluating the extent of kidney disease.
Question 2
The nurse is providing health education for a male patient who is preparing to be discharged home following a recovery from total hip replacement surgery.
When reviewing the guidelines for safe mobility and positioning to prevent injury, the nurse should teach the patient to:
A) Perform sit-ups to build core muscle strength.
B) Resume normal sexual activity after waiting 1 week.
C) Perform stair-climbing to build muscle strength.
D) Avoid crossing his legs for the next several months.
Nurse-patient interaction; nonveral communication
Palpating the Apical Impulse with the Patient on the Left Side
The kidney. Illustration of a sectioned kidney, which reveals its internal features.
A medical assistant helps the physician with a patient.
Positioning the Patient in the Fowler’s Position
History