Identify the Instructions by the Nurse That Best Help Prevent

question 18

Multiple Choice

Identify the instructions by the nurse that best help prevent complications from renal disease in a client who is being prepared for hemodialysis due to end-stage renal disease secondary to polycystic kidney disease.

• A)Make sure you drink 2 to 3 liters each day to prevent cramps.
• B)Increase your intake of fresh fruits such as bananas and oranges.
• C)Limit your sodium intake and avoid using a salt substitute.
• D)Eat 3 to 5 ounces of meat at each meal to prevent catabolism.

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Definitions:

Muscular Tubes

Structures composed of smooth muscle, designed to transport substances through contractions, found in organs like the intestines and blood vessels.

Hernia

A condition in which part of an organ is displaced and protrudes through the wall of the cavity containing it, often creating a bulge.

Renal Artery

A blood vessel that carries oxygenated blood to the kidneys.

Bacteriologic Culture

The laboratory process of growing bacteria from a sample to identify a possible infection.