The nurse is providing care to a client who has had a kidney biopsy. The nurse would need to be alert for signs and symptoms of which of the following?

The nurse is completing a full exam of the renal system. Which assessment finding best documents the need to offer the use of the bathroom?

The nurse is caring for a client who is describing urinary symptoms of needing to go to the bathroom with little notice. When the nurse is documenting these symptoms, which medical term will the nurse document?

A patient is being seen in the clinic for possible kidney disease. What major sensitive indicator of kidney disease does the nurse anticipate the patient will be tested for?

A 24-hour urine collection is scheduled to begin at 8:00 am. When should the nurse initiate the procedure?

A client with a genitourinary problem is being examined in the emergency department. When palpating the client's kidneys, the nurse should keep in mind which anatomic fact?

A client with a history of bladder retention hasn't voided for 8 hours. A nurse concerned that the client is retaining urine notifies the physician. He orders a bladder ultrasonic scan and placement of an indwelling catheter if the residual urine is greater than 350 mL. The nurse knows that using the bladder ultrasonic scan to measure residual urine instead of placing a straight catheter reduces the risk of:

The nurse is providing instructions to the client prior to an intravenous pyelogram. Which statement by the client indicates teaching was effective?

Which of the following diagnostic tests would the nurse expect to be ordered to determine the details of the arterial supply to the kidneys?

A client reports urinary frequency, urgency, and dysuria. Which of the following would the nurse most likely suspect?

Following a renal biopsy, a client reports severe pain in the back, the arms, and the shoulders. Which intervention should be offered by the nurse?

Urine specific gravity is a measurement of the kidney’s ability to concentrate and excrete urine. The specific gravity measures urine concentration by measuring the density of urine and comparing it with the density of distilled water. Which is an example of how urine concentration is affected?

The nurse is assessing a client at the diagnostic imaging center. For which diagnostic test would the client assess for an allergy to shellfish?

The nurse is instructing a 3-year-old’s mother regarding abnormal findings within the urinary system. Which assessment finding would the nurse document as a normal finding for this age group?

A female client presents to the health clinic for a routine physical examination. The nurse observes that the client’s urine is bright yellow. Which question is most appropriate for the nurse to ask the client?

Retention of which electrolyte is the most life-threatening effect of renal failure?

Which nursing assessment finding indicates the client has not met expected outcomes?

A client is scheduled for a renal angiography. Which of the following would be appropriate before the test?

When describing the functions of the kidney to a client, which of the following would the nurse include?

A client is scheduled for a renal ultrasound. Which of the following would the nurse include when explaining this procedure to the client?

The client asks the nurse about the functions of the kidney. Which should the nurse include when responding to the client? Select all that apply.,,

Which of the following hormones is secreted by the juxtaglomerular apparatus?

The most frequent reason for admission to skilled care facilities includes which of the following?

A client is having a blood urea nitrogen (BUN) test. BUN level is:

A 24-year-old patient was admitted to the emergency room after a water skiing accident. The X-rays revealed two fractured vertebrae, T-12 and L1. Based on this information, the nurse would know to perform which of the following actions?

A client is scheduled for a renal arteriogram. When the nurse checks the chart for allergies to shellfish or iodine, she finds no allergies recorded. The client is unable to provide the information. During the procedure, the nurse should be alert for which finding that may indicate an allergic reaction to the dye used during the arteriogram?

After undergoing renal arteriogram, in which the left groin was accessed, a client complains of left calf pain. Which intervention should the nurse perform first?

The term used to describe total urine output less than 0.5 mL/kg/hr is

A nurse is reviewing the laboratory test results of a client with renal disease. Which of the following would the nurse expect to find?

Which of the following describes awakening at night to urinate?

The nurse is preparing a client for a nuclear scan of the kidneys. Following the procedure, the nurse instructs the client to

Which value does the nurse recognize as the best clinical measure of renal function?

The nurse is assigned to care for a patient in the oliguric phase of kidney failure. When does the nurse understand that oliguria is said to be present?

The client is admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of acute pyelonephritis. Which clinical manifestations would the nurse expect to find?

The nurse is preparing the client for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the kidney. Which statement by the client requires action by the nurse?

In which of the following renal disorders would one suspect a decreased urine specific gravity? Select all that apply,,

A client is experiencing some secretion abnormalities, for which diagnostics are being performed. Which substance is typically reabsorbed and not secreted in urine?

The nurse reviews a client’s history and notes that the client has a history of hyperparathyroidism. The nurse would identify that this client most likely would be at risk for which of the following?

The nurse is caring for a client who has presented to the walk-in clinic. The client verbalizes pain on urination, feelings of fatigue, and diffuse back pain. When completing a head-to-toe assessment, at which specific location would the nurse assess the client’s kidneys for tenderness?

A creatinine clearance test is ordered for a client with possible renal insufficiency. The nurse must collect which serum concentration midway through the 24-hour urine collection?

The nurse is completing a routine urinalysis using a dipstick. The test reveals an increased specific gravity. The nurse should suspect which condition?

A patient is being seen in the clinic for possible kidney disease. What major sensitive indicator of kidney disease does the nurse anticipate the patient will be tested for?

A 24-hour urine collection is scheduled to begin at 8:00 am. When should the nurse initiate the procedure?

A client develops decreased renal function and requires a change in antibiotic dosage. On which factor should the physician base the dosage change?

Which is an effect of aging on upper and lower urinary tract function?

The nurse is admitting a client who is to undergo an open renal biopsy. About which of the following comments by the client should the nurse be most concerned?

A female client presents to the health clinic for a routine physical examination. The nurse observes that the client’s urine is bright yellow. Which question is most appropriate for the nurse to ask the client?

The nurse is caring for a client with a history of sickle cell anemia. The nurse understands that this predisposes the client to which renal or urologic disorder?

While reviewing a client’s chart, the nurse notes the client has been experiencing enuresis. To assess whether this remains an ongoing problem for the client, the nurse asks which question?

The health care provider ordered four tests of renal function for a patient suspected of having renal disease. Which of the four is the most sensitive indicator?

An older adult's most recent laboratory findings indicate a decrease in creatinine clearance. When performing an assessment related to potential causes, the nurse should:

Which value represents a normal BUN-to-creatinine ratio?

Which hormone causes the kidneys to reabsorb sodium?

A client presents at the testing center for an intravenous pyelogram. What question should the nurse ask to ensure the safety of the client?

A nurse is describing the renal system to a client with a kidney disorder. Which structure would the nurse identify as emptying into the ureters?

A client has a full bladder. Which sound would the nurse expect to hear on percussion?

The nurse is caring for a client who reports orange urine. The nurse suspects which factor as the cause of the urine discoloration?

Which is an effect of aging on upper and lower urinary tract function?

A 24-year-old patient was admitted to the emergency room after a water skiing accident. The X-rays revealed two fractured vertebrae, T-12 and L1. Based on this information, the nurse would know to perform which of the following actions?

The nurse is aware, when caring for patients with renal disease, that which substance made in the glomeruli directly controls blood pressure?

The nurse is giving discharge instructions to the client following a bladder ultrasound. Which statement by the client indicates the client understands the instructions?

The wall of the bladder has four layers. Which of the following layers contains a membrane that prevents reabsorption of urine stored in the bladder?

In a diagnosis of an upper urinary tract infection, which structures could be affected? Select all that apply.,,

The nurse is completing a full exam of the renal system. Which assessment finding best documents the need to offer the use of the bathroom?

A client presents to the ED reporting left flank pain and lower abdominal pain. The pain is severe, sharp, stabbing, and colicky in nature. The client has also experienced nausea and emesis. The nurse suspects the client is experiencing: