A nurse is caring for a client who will have blood sampling for a serum creatinine level and asks what this test shows.

Which of the following responses should the nurse make?

"This test will tell your doctor how your kidneys are functioning.”.

"This test will tell if you have severe renal impairment or a disease.”.

"We'll find out if any medications, such as steroids, are interfering with your kidney function.”.

"You'll have to ask your doctor.”.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

Choice A rationale:
Serum creatinine level is a reliable indicator of kidney function.
Choice B rationale:
While it can indicate severe renal impairment, it doesn’t diagnose specific diseases.
Choice C rationale:
It doesn’t specifically test for medication interference.
Choice D rationale:
It’s the nurse’s role to provide this information, not defer to the doctor.

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Correct Answer is B

Explanation

Choice A rationale:
Applying a cold pack to the client’s upper arm would not be the first action to take. It may help reduce swelling, but it does not address the underlying issue.
Choice B rationale:
Measuring the circumference of both upper arms is the correct first action. This will provide objective data about the extent of the swelling, which can then be reported to the healthcare provider.
Choice C rationale:
Removing the PICC line is not the first action to take. This should only be done under the direction of a healthcare provider.
Choice D rationale:
Notifying the provider who inserted the PICC line is important, but it should be done after gathering all necessary data, including measuring the arm circumference.

A. Insulin glargine. B. Insulin detemir. C. Regular insulin. D. NPH insulin.

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

Choice A rationale:
Insulin glargine is a long-acting insulin and is not used for the immediate treatment of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA).
Choice B rationale:
Insulin detemir is also a long-acting insulin and is not used for the immediate treatment of DKA.
Choice C rationale:
Regular insulin is a short-acting insulin and is used for the immediate treatment of DKA.
Choice D rationale:
NPH insulin is an intermediate-acting insulin and is not used for the immediate treatment of DKA.

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A nurse is caring for a client who will have blood sampling for a serum creatinine level and asks what this test shows.

Which of the following responses should the nurse make?