The Nurse Is Caring for a Client Admitted with a Diagnosis

question 27

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a client admitted with a diagnosis of acute renal failure.The client asks the nurse,"Are my kidneys failing? Will I need a kidney transplant?" Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate?

• A) "No, don't think that. You're going to be fine."
• B) "Your condition can be reversed with prompt treatment and usually will not destroy the kidney."
• C) "Kidney transplantation is highly likely, and it would be a good idea to start talking to family members."
• D) "When the doctor comes to see you, we can talk about whether you will need a transplant."

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