Two Hours After a Closed Percutaneous Kidney Biopsy,the Client Reports

question 12

Multiple Choice

Two hours after a closed percutaneous kidney biopsy,the client reports a dramatic increase in pain.What is the nurse's best first action?

• A) Reposition the client on the operative side.
• B) Administer the prescribed opioid analgesic.
• C) Assess the pulse rate and blood pressure.
• D) Check the Foley catheter for kinks.

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Definitions:

Partly Metamorphic

Relating to rocks that have been partially altered in structure or composition by heat, pressure, or chemical processes.

High Pressure

A condition of the atmosphere where the air pressure is higher than the surrounding area, often leading to stable weather conditions.

Metamorphic Conditions

Conditions under which rocks undergo transformation in terms of mineralogy, texture, and structure due to heat and pressure without melting.

Regional Metamorphism

The process by which rocks are transformed by high pressure and temperature over broad areas, typically associated with mountain building.