ATI LPN
NCLEX Questions and Answers on Renal System Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse assesses a client recovering from a cystoscopy. Which assessment findings should alert the nurse to urgently contact the health care provider? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Decreased output and blood clots suggest complications needing urgent provider attention.
Question 2 of 5
After teaching a client with nephrotic syndrome and a normal glomerular filtration, the nurse assesses the client's understanding. Which statement made by the client indicates a correct understanding of the nutritional therapy for this condition?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Increased protein compensates for losses in nephrotic syndrome, showing correct understanding.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse provides home care instructions for a patient who will take a high dose of azithromycin after discharge from the hospital. Which statement by the patient indicates understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Antacids 2 hours before avoid reducing azithromycin levels, showing correct understanding.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving sulfadiazine. The nurse knows that this patient's daily fluid intake should be at least which amount?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: At least 2000 mL/day prevents crystalluria, a sulfonamide-related complication.
Question 5 of 5
Which statement about sodium reabsorption is true?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Sodium reabsorption is highly efficient, with over 95% reclaimed in the nephron.