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Question 1 of 5

The nurse understands that which of the following are complications of acute tubular necrosis (ATN)? Select all that apply.

A. Metabolic acidosis
B. High thyroxine levels
C. Hyponatremia
D. Decreased parathyroid levels
E. Electrolyte imbalances

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Question 2 of 5

The client is demonstrating manifestations consistent with......... due to.......

A. Cushing's syndrome
B. diabetes insipidus
C. syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone
D. advanced chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
E. small cell lung cancer.
F. corticosteroid usage.

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Question 3 of 5

The nurse is assessing a client who was just diagnosed with acute pyelonephritis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect to observe? Select all that apply.

A. Costovertebral angle tenderness
B. Jugular venous distention
C. Fever and chills
D. Urinary retention
E. Dysuria

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Question 4 of 5

The nurse is caring for a client with a kidney injury with a serum potassium level of 6.1 mEq/L (mmol/L) [3.5-5 mEq/L, mmol/L]. Which of the following actions is a priority?

A. Obtain a prescription for a diuretic to increase urine output
B. Check the client's sodium level
C. Place the client on a cardiac monitor
D. Encourage oral fluid intake

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Correct Answer: Place the client on a cardiac monitor

Question 5 of 5

The nurse is reviewing the assignment for the shift and will be caring for the following clients. Which client is at risk for hypokalemia? A client with

A. hyperemesis gravidarum.
B. end-stage renal failure.
C. diabetic ketoacidosis.
D. third-degree burns.

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Correct Answer: hyperemesis gravidarum.

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