NUR 215 Mental Health Proctored Exam Practice Questions

The nurse is caring for a client with a history of chronic kidney disease (CKD) who presents with elevated blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and creatinine. The nurse notices white crystals on the skin, which appears to have a yellowish tint. Based on this information, what action by the nurse is a priority?

The nurse is caring for a client who is in the oliguric phase of acute kidney injury (AKI). During this phase of AKI, the nurse might anticipate which of the following findings?

The nurse is caring for a client with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) who is anuric and receives hemodialysis three times a week. During a routine assessment, the patient expresses frustration about strict fluid restrictions and states, “I don’t even make urine anymore, so why does it matter how much I drink?” Which of the following is the most appropriate response by the nurse?

Which of the following would the nurse expect to find when reviewing the laboratory test results of a client with renal failure?

A nurse is reviewing the medication list of a patient with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) who is receiving hemodialysis. The nurse knows that certain medications are used to prevent complications of this disease. Which of the following medications would the nurse question as part of routine therapy for preventing complications of ESRD?

The nurse is caring for an acutely ill client. Which assessment finding should prompt the nurse to inform the healthcare provider that the client may be exhibiting signs of acute kidney injury (AKI)?

A client with a history of chronic renal failure receives hemodialysis treatment three times per week through an arteriovenous (AV) fistula in the left arm. Which priority intervention should the nurse include in the care plan?

A nurse is caring for a patient hospitalized with acute kidney injury (AKI). The healthcare provider has ordered daily weights and strict intake and output monitoring. The nurse notes that the patient has gained 3 pounds over the past 48 hours, with minimal urine output recorded during that time. What does this assessment finding most likely indicate?

A client with end-stage kidney disease is scheduled to begin hemodialysis. The nurse is working with the client to adapt the client’s diet to maximize the therapeutic effect and minimize the risks of complications. The client’s diet should include which of the following modifications?

A client diagnosed with chronic kidney disease is completing an exchange during peritoneal dialysis. The nurse observes that the peritoneal fluid is draining slowly and that the client’s abdomen is increasing in girth. What is the nurse’s most appropriate action?