A client reports a painful, burning sensation during urination. Which term should the nurse use to document this symptom?

A nurse is assessing a patient with renal impairment. Which facial characteristic is a sign of fluid retention?

The nurse is teaching a patient about the anticholinergic agent prescribed for urinary retention. Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further teaching?

A nurse is collecting data from a hospital patient who has been admitted with pyelonephritis. He is acutely ill with a high fever, chills, nausea, and vomiting. He also has severe pain in the flank area. What is the primary goal of treatment?

A patient with chronic renal failure is to begin renal dialysis treatment and asks for advice about which type of dialysis would be best. The patient is considering peritoneal dialysis because it is less expensive and has fewer dietary and fluid restrictions. What is the most accurate information for the nurse to provide about peritoneal dialysis?

A 16-year-old patient with acute glomerulonephritis complains of boredom with bed rest and asks when he can become more active. He asks, "What has to happen for me to get off of bed rest?" What is the most accurate statement by the nurse?

A client reports a painful, burning sensation during urination. Which term should the nurse use to document this symptom?

A nurse is planning the care for an older adult patient. Which age-related changes in kidney function should the nurse consider when providing care to this patient? (Select all that apply.)

A patient comes to the medical clinic with complaints of urgency, frequency, pain in the area of the symphysis pubis, and dark cloudy urine. What should the nurse suspect that this patient has?

The nurse is preparing to administer a single-dose packet of fosfomycin to a patient diagnosed with a UTI. When preparing this medication, the nurse will:

Erythropoietin is a hormone produced by the kidney. What will a deficiency of erythropoietin in a patient in chronic renal failure result in?