A nurse is reviewing the laboratory reports for a client who has chronic kidney disease. Which of the following laboratory reports should the nurse expect to find?

BUN 11 mg/dL. serum creatinine 10 mg/dL

BUN 45 mg/dL. serum creatinine 1.0 mg/dL

BUN 35 mg/dL, serum creatinine 8 mg/dL

BUN 10 mg/dL serum creatinine 0.3 mg/dL

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

A.   These values are within the normal range and not indicative of chronic kidney disease.
B.   While an elevated BUN is present, the serum creatinine level is within the normal range, which is not consistent with chronic kidney disease.
C.   Both BUN and serum creatinine levels are elevated, indicating impaired kidney function and consistent with chronic kidney disease.
D.   These values are within the normal range and not indicative of chronic kidney disease.

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Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. A negative waveform indicates a downward deflection from the baseline on an ECG tracing, which may correspond to electrical activity such as depolarization or repolarization of cardiac chambers.
B. An isoelectric line represents the baseline on an ECG tracing when there is no net electrical activity occurring in the heart. It appears flat and represents a period of electrical silence.
C. A downward deflection on an ECG tracing refers to a negative waveform, as mentioned above.
D. A positive waveform on an ECG tracing indicates an upward deflection from the baseline, representing electrical activity such as depolarization or repolarization.

A. Swab teeth and mucous membranes four times daily with lemon-glycerin swabs B. Brush teeth twice a day with a firm toothbrush C. Use sponge Toothettes to clean teeth between meals D. Use waxed floss between meals and at bedtime

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. Lemon-glycerin swabs can dry out and irritate oral tissues, increasing the risk of oral mucositis and infection.
B. Using a firm toothbrush may be too harsh for irritated mucous membranes and can increase the risk of injury and bleeding.
C. Gentle oral care is essential to avoid further irritation of the mucous membranes.

D. Flossing may be too abrasive for irritated mucous membranes and can increase the risk of bleeding and injury.

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