A client in acute renal failure is admitted to the nephrology unit. The period of oliguria in these clients usually lasts about t0 days. Which of the following assessments of kidney function would the nurse make during the oliguric phase
A. No urine output; kidneys in a state of suppression.
B. Urine output of 30 to 60 mL/hr.
C. Urine output of less than 400 to 600 mL in 24 hours.
D. Urine output directly related to the amount of IV fluids infused.
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Two middle-aged sisters have been diagnosed with Huntington's disease. The children of these clients want to know what their chances are of developing this genetic disorder. The nurse's best response would be.
A. "Only women become symptomatic. "
B. "This disorder is an autosomal dominant disorder, so each child has a 50% chance of inheriting it. "
C. "This disorder is an autosomal recessive disorder, so each child has a 25% chance of inheriting it. "
D. "Women are symptomatic and men are carriers of this disorder. "
A client, now 37 weeks pregnant, calls the clinic because she's concerned about being short of breath and is unable to sleep unless she places three pillows under her head. After listening to her concerns, the nurse should take which action
A. Make an appointment because the client needs to be evaluated.
B. Explain that these are expected problems for the latter stages of pregnancy.
C. Arrange for the client to be admitted to the birth center for delivery.
D. Tell the client to go to the hospital; she may be experiencing signs of heart failure from a 45% to 50% increase in blood volume.
A client reports losing his job, not being able to sleep at night, and feeling upset with his wife. The nurse responds to the client, "You may want to talk about your employment situation in group today. " The nurse is using which therapeutic technique
A. Restating.
B. Making observations.
C. Exploring.
D. Focusing.
The nurse is teaching the mother of a neonate. The nurse should instruct the mother to introduce her infant to solid foods at what age
A. 2 months.
B. 4 months.
C. 6 months.
D. 8 months.