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Medical-Surgical: Renal and Urinary
Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
Which of the following is a priority assessment after a cystoscopy procedure?
- Blood glucose level
- Bowel sounds
- Pain in the shoulders
✔✔ B. Urinary output
A client with a urinary tract infection reports burning with urination. What is the most appropriate nursing action?
- Recommend increased caffeine intake
- Advise limited fluid intake
- Apply a heating pad to the chest
✔✔ C. Encourage fluid intake to flush the bladder
Which finding should be reported immediately in a client with acute kidney injury?
- Serum creatinine of 1.5 mg/dL 1 / 3
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✔✔ B. Potassium level of 6.8 mEq/L
- BUN of 20 mg/dL
- Sodium level of 135 mEq/L
A client is scheduled for hemodialysis. Which medication should the nurse hold before treatment?
- Erythropoietin
- Calcium carbonate
- Furosemide
✔✔ B. Antihypertensive
Which dietary choice is best for a client with chronic kidney disease?✔✔ A. Grilled chicken with white rice
- Baked salmon with spinach
- Ham sandwich with cheese
- Tomato soup and orange juice
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A nurse is caring for a client post-nephrectomy. Which assessment requires immediate intervention?
- Pain rating of 5/10
- Output of 30 mL/hr
- Absent bowel sounds
✔✔ C. Saturated abdominal dressing
Which statement indicates the client understands how to care for an AV fistula?
- "I will carry heavy objects with that arm."
- "I can sleep on that arm at night."
- "I will keep the arm in ice after dialysis."
✔✔ B. "I will avoid blood pressure readings on that arm."
Which of the following is a common early symptom of bladder cancer?
- Burning on urination
- Fever and chills
- Urinary incontinence
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✔✔ B. Painless hematuria