The Nurse Is Caring for an Older Adult Client with Chronic

question 21

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for an older adult client with chronic renal failure who is scheduled for dialysis in two hours. Which finding is most concerning?

• A) Hematocrit 58%
• B) Platelet count 99,000/microliter
• C) Diffuse pulmonary crackles
• D) Increased jugular venous distention

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