A nurse is caring for a client admited with renal calculus. Which of the following assessment findings should the nurse associate with renal calculi? (Select all that apply)

 

Choice A reason: The serum creatinine test measures the amount of creatinine in the blood and provides information about kidney function. Normal ranges for serum creatinine levels are 0.74 to 1.35 mg/dL for adult men and 0.59 to

1.04 mg/dL for adult women. This test is a common way to assess renal function and can indicate if the kidneys are not filtering waste effectively.

Choice B reason: While a serum creatinine test can indicate severe renal impairment, it does not diagnose a specific disease. Further testing would be required to determine the presence of a particular renal disease.

Choice C reason: The serum creatinine test does not directly show if medications are affecting kidney function. However, if a patient is on medications known to affect the kidneys, such as certain steroids, changes in creatinine levels can suggest an impact on renal function.

Choice D reason: It is part of the nurse's role to provide information about tests and procedures. Telling a patient to ask the doctor does not offer immediate support or information, which can be important for patient care and understanding.

Step 1: The total amount of olanzapine required per dose is 20 mg.

Step 2: Each tablet contains 10 mg of olanzapine.

Step 3: To find out how many tablets are needed, we divide the total amount required by the amount in each tablet. So, 20 mg ÷ 10 mg/tablet.

Step 4: The result is 2 tablets.

So, the nurse should administer 2 tablets per dose. This is already a whole number, so no rounding is necessary.