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NURSING 101 exam1 med • Questions • 1.ID: 4615549930 When planning an assessment of the urethra, what does the nurse do first? • Examine the meatus. • Note any unusual discharge. • ... Record the presence of abnormalities. • Don gloves. Correct Before examination begins, body fluid precautions (gloves) must be implemented first. Examining the meatus, noting unusual discharge, or recording the presence of abnormalities are things that the nurse should do after putting on gloves. Awarded 1.0 points out of 1.0 possible points. • 2.ID: 4615549903 When caring for a client with uremia, the nurse assesses for which symptom? • Tenderness at the costovertebral angle (CVA) • Cyanosis of the skin Incorrect • Nausea and vomiting Correct • Insomnia Manifestations of uremia include anorexia, nausea, vomiting, weakness, and fatigue. CVA tenderness is a sign of inflammation or infection in the renal pelvis. Cyanosis is related to poor tissue perfusion. Insomnia is nonspecific and may be caused by psychoemotional factors, medications, or other problems. Awarded 0.0 points out of 1.0 possible points. • 3.ID: 4615547591 Which laboratory test is the best indicator of kidney function? • Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) • Creatinine Correct • Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) • Alkaline phosphatase Creatinine excretion, the end product of muscle metabolism, remains relatively steady and therefore is the best indicator of renal function. BUN may be affected by protein or fluid intake. AST and alkaline phosphatase are measures of hepatic function. Awarded 1.0 points out of 1.0 possible points. • 4.ID: 4615549922 When performing bladder scanning to detect residual urine in a female client, the nurse must first assess which factor? • Abdominal girth • Presence of urinary infection Incorrect • History of hysterectomy Correct [Show More]
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