ATI LPN · Medical Surgical Nursing · Test Questions Renal System

A patient with a diagnosis of respiratory acidosis is experiencing renal compensation. What function does the kidney perform to assist in restoring acid-base balance?

Which information noted by the nurse when caring for a patient with a bladder infection is most important to report to the health care provider?

Following rectal surgery, a patient voids about 50 mL of urine every 30 to 60 minutes. Which nursing action is most appropriate?

The nurse is preparing to give a dose of oral clindamycin (Cleocin) to a patient who is being treated for a skin infection caused by Staphylococcus aureus. The patient has had several doses of the medication and reports having nausea. Which action will the nurse take next?

The nurse is reinforcing teaching on antibiotic use for a urinary tract infection(UTI). Which of the following statements by the patient would indicate a correct understanding of the teaching?