A Client Is in Chronic Renal Failure

question 10

Multiple Choice

A client is in chronic renal failure.Based on this diagnosis,what would the nurse anticipate the client might require regarding medications?

• A)Higher dosages of medications than would a client with normally functioning kidneys
• B)The same medication dosage as would a client with normally functioning kidneys
• C)Lower dosage in most medications
• D)A kidney transplant

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Definitions:

Parietal Area

Region of the brain located in the parietal lobe that processes sensory information such as touch, temperature, and pain, and plays a role in spatial orientation and navigation.

Occipital Cortex

The region of the brain located at the back of the head that is primarily responsible for processing visual information.

Action Potentials

Rapid and temporary electrical impulses in neurons that are fundamental for transmitting signals across the nervous system.

Neurotransmitters

Neurotransmitters are chemical messengers that transmit signals across a chemical synapse, from one neuron to another, influencing mental function and behavior.