Ati: Rn Adult Medical Surgical Kidney Disease Study Guide Rated A+

The provider gave Nurse Allyson new prescriptions to implement. Based on Mr. Jones's current symptoms, which of the following medications should she give him at this time? {Ans: Sodium polystyrene sulfonate (Kayexalate) 30 g PO once now}Nurse Allyson and the provider are reviewing chronic kidney disease information with Mr. Jones. Which of the following statements made by Mr. Jones indicates he understands the information? {Ans: "I will need to eat a low-protein diet."}Nurse Allyson gave a report about Mr. Jones to the home health nurse. Which of the following data is in the appropriate section of the SBAR to facilitate appropriate and comprehensive communication? {Ans: R: Upon discharge, Mr. Jones is scheduled to receive cefepime 2 g IV daily for the next 2 weeks.}Mr. Jones's heart monitor displays this rhythm strip. Which of the following is an appropriate nursing action? {Ans: Call the rapid response team.}Nurse Allyson is going to perform a bladder scan on Mr. Jones. Where should the transducer be placed on his abdomen? {Ans: Central abdomen, below the umbilicus.}Nurse Allyson is preparing to call the provider about Mr. Jones's difficulty breathing. Which of the following orders should she recommend to the provider?