Nur 265 Med Surg Exam 1 Galen College
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The nurse has provided discharge instructions to a client who is newly diagnosed with
nephrotic syndrome. Which of the following client statements indicates a correct
understanding of the teaching -CORRECTANSWER I must protect myself from
developing an infection
The nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of an assigned client; it is a priority for the
nurse to follow up with the PCP if the client -CORRECTANSWER Had a AAA repair 2
days ago and has a creatinine that has increased from 0.9 to 2.5mg/dl
The nurse is caring for a client who has been hospitalized for 8 days with AKI caused by
dehydration which of the following should the nurse report immediately to the PCP -
CORRECTANSWER A rhythm strip reading that has tall, peaked T waves
The nurse is caring for a client who is receiving gentamicin IV for infection and has
developed oliguria and increased blood pressure. Which of the following actions should
the nurse take first -CORRECTANSWER Obtain a prescription for gentamicin peak and
trough levels
, The nurse is caring for a client with CKD, the client is reporting muscle weakness
diarrhea, and tingling in the hands. Which action should the nurse take first -
CORRECTANSWER Check the client's most recent serum electrolyte levels
The nurse is talking with a client who has CKD and has been receiving hemodialysis 3x
week. Which of the following client statements is a priority follow-up by the nurse -
CORRECTANSWER I try and limit my intake of dietary sodium to 5g a day
The nurse is teaching a client who is in the late stage of CKD. Which of the following
client statements indicates a correct understanding of the teaching -
CORRECTANSWER If I develop and fatigue or weakness I should report it to my doctor
The nurse is caring for a client who has returned from receiving hemodialysis treatment.
It requires immediate follow up by the nurse if the client has -CORRECTANSWER
Developed a bp of 90/58mmhg
The nurses came for assigned client. Which of the following actions should the nurse
take -CORRECTANSWER Place mask on the client when changing the client peritoneal
dialysis catheter dressing
The nurse preceptor is observing a newly hired nurse care for a client who is receiving
peritoneal dialysis. It indicates correct technique if the newly hired nurse is observed -
of Nursing Questions and Answers||
Graded A+|| Latest Update 2026
The nurse has provided discharge instructions to a client who is newly diagnosed with
nephrotic syndrome. Which of the following client statements indicates a correct
understanding of the teaching -CORRECTANSWER I must protect myself from
developing an infection
The nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of an assigned client; it is a priority for the
nurse to follow up with the PCP if the client -CORRECTANSWER Had a AAA repair 2
days ago and has a creatinine that has increased from 0.9 to 2.5mg/dl
The nurse is caring for a client who has been hospitalized for 8 days with AKI caused by
dehydration which of the following should the nurse report immediately to the PCP -
CORRECTANSWER A rhythm strip reading that has tall, peaked T waves
The nurse is caring for a client who is receiving gentamicin IV for infection and has
developed oliguria and increased blood pressure. Which of the following actions should
the nurse take first -CORRECTANSWER Obtain a prescription for gentamicin peak and
trough levels
, The nurse is caring for a client with CKD, the client is reporting muscle weakness
diarrhea, and tingling in the hands. Which action should the nurse take first -
CORRECTANSWER Check the client's most recent serum electrolyte levels
The nurse is talking with a client who has CKD and has been receiving hemodialysis 3x
week. Which of the following client statements is a priority follow-up by the nurse -
CORRECTANSWER I try and limit my intake of dietary sodium to 5g a day
The nurse is teaching a client who is in the late stage of CKD. Which of the following
client statements indicates a correct understanding of the teaching -
CORRECTANSWER If I develop and fatigue or weakness I should report it to my doctor
The nurse is caring for a client who has returned from receiving hemodialysis treatment.
It requires immediate follow up by the nurse if the client has -CORRECTANSWER
Developed a bp of 90/58mmhg
The nurses came for assigned client. Which of the following actions should the nurse
take -CORRECTANSWER Place mask on the client when changing the client peritoneal
dialysis catheter dressing
The nurse preceptor is observing a newly hired nurse care for a client who is receiving
peritoneal dialysis. It indicates correct technique if the newly hired nurse is observed -
