A Nurse Is Assessing a Client for Acute Rejection of a Kidney

question 6

Multiple Choice

A nurse is assessing a client for acute rejection of a kidney transplant.What assessment finding requires the most rapid communication with the provider?

• A) Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) of 18 mg/dL
• B) Cloudy, foul-smelling urine
• C) Creatinine of 3.9 mg/dL
• D) Urine output of 340 mL/8 hr

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Definitions:

Infected Person

An individual who has been invaded by pathogenic organisms such as bacteria, viruses, or fungi, leading to disease or illness.

Fungus

A kingdom of eukaryotic organisms that includes yeasts, molds, and mushrooms, which are distinct from plants, animals, and bacteria.

Helminth

Parasitic worms, including flukes, tapeworms, and roundworms, that can cause disease in humans.

Protozoan

A diverse group of single-celled eukaryotic organisms, many of which are parasitic.