Author Question: A 46-year-old client has had kidney disease for the past 10 years. His kidneys are no longer ... (Read 146 times)

lb_gilbert · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A 46-year-old client has had kidney disease for the past 10 years. His kidneys are no longer functioning. The nurse knows that which of the following offers the client the potential for res-toration of normal kidney function?

1. Lasix therapy
2. Hemodialysis
3. Peritoneal dialysis
4. Kidney transplant

Question 2

Which of the following statements made by an older adult with a history of urinary tract infec-tions shows the best understanding of interventions that minimize the risk for developing such infections?

1. I drink 8 ounces of cranberry juice a day to discourage bacterial growth in my bladder.
2. Whenever I feel an infection coming on, I immediately call my health care pro-vider.
3. I told the nurses I didn't want a urinary catheter unless I absolutely had to have one.
4. Whenever I can, I avoid drinking after 8 PM because I usually go to bed about 11 PM.

BAOCHAU2803 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: 4
Unlike the other treatments, successful organ transplantation offers the client the potential for restoration of normal kidney function.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 1
Make fluids such as cranberry juice available as part of the client's fluid intake. Cranberry juice discourages bacterial adherence to the bladder wall. The remaining options either have less im-pact on a daily basis or are more related to early detection rather than prevention.