A Client Presents with a Medical Diagnosis of Uremia

question 27

Multiple Choice

A client presents with a medical diagnosis of uremia. Which clinical manifestations does the nurse anticipate upon assessment?

• A) Itching.
• B) Weight loss.
• C) Altered mental status.
• D) Fluid retention.
• E) Insomnia.

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Definitions:

Sleepwalking

A sleep disorder causing people to get up and walk around during deep sleep, often with no memory of the event.

REM Sleep

A stage of sleep characterized by rapid eye movement, increased brain activity, and vivid dreams.

Night Terror

A sleep disorder causing feelings of panic or dread, typically occurring during non-REM sleep and often unremembered.

REM Sleep

A phase of sleep characterized by rapid eye movements and brain activity similar to being awake, often associated with vivid dreaming.