A nurse is caring for a client who has polycystic kidney disease (PKD). Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

Confusion

Flank pain

Urinary retention

Hypotension

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is B

A.   Confusion is not a typical finding in polycystic kidney disease.
B.   Flank pain is a common symptom of polycystic kidney disease due to the enlargement of the kidneys from cyst formation.
C.   Urinary retention is not typically associated with polycystic kidney disease.
D.   Hypotension is not a typical finding in polycystic kidney disease unless there are complications such as renal failure.

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Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. Constipation is not typically associated with hypocalcemia.
B. Shortened QT intervals are not characteristic of hypocalcemia; rather, prolongation of QT intervals is more common.
C. Hypoactive deep tendon reflexes, would suggest a decrease in neuromuscular excitability, which is contrary to the increased excitability seen in hypocalcemia. Therefore, hypoactive deep tendon reflexes is more commonly associated with hypercalcemia and not hypocalcemia.
D. Tingling of the extremities is a common symptom of hypocalcemia.

A. pH 7.45 B. PaCO, 50 mm Hg C. Potassium 3.3 mEq/L D. HCO 30 mEq/L

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. In respiratory acidosis, the pH would be lower than normal due to an excess of carbon dioxide.
B. PaCO2 (partial pressure of carbon dioxide) would be elevated in respiratory acidosis because of inadequate ventilation leading to CO2 retention.
C. Potassium levels may vary depending on other factors but are not directly related to respiratory acidosis.
D. HCO3 (bicarbonate) levels may be normal or increased compensatorily in chronic respiratory acidosis, not necessarily decreased.

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