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Question 1 of 5

A 26-year-old patient with a history of polycystic kidney disease is admitted to the surgical unit after having knee surgery. Which of the routine postoperative orders is most important for the nurse to discuss with the health care provider?

A. Infuse 5% dextrose in normal saline at 75 mL/hr.

B. Order regular diet after patient is awake and alert.

C. Give ketorolac (Toradol) 10 mg PO PRN for pain.

D. Obtain blood urea nitrogen (BUN), creatinine, and electrolytes in 2 hours.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Give ketorolac (Toradol) 10 mg PO PRN for pain.

Question 2 of 5

Which of the following is found in the renal medulla?

A. renal pacemaker cells

B. islets of Langerhans

C. DCT

D. loop of Henle

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: loop of Henle

Question 3 of 5

Complete the following sentence correctly. Angiotensin II

A. stimulates the adrenal glands to release aldosterone

B. causes the wall of the collecting duct of the nephron to increase in permeability to water

C. increases sodium (Na+) excretion at the kidneys.

D. reduces our thirst

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: stimulates the adrenal glands to release aldosterone

Question 4 of 5

The nurse is collecting data for a patient who returned from dialysis. What finding is anticipated?

A. Increased energy

B. Weight loss

C. Hypertension

D. Distended neck veins

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Weight loss

Question 5 of 5

Podocytes make up the:

A. visceral layer of the nephron

B. visceral layer of the glomerulus

C. visceral layer of the renal capsule

D. visceral layer of the Bowman's Capsule

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: visceral layer of the Bowman's Capsule

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