A patient has elevated blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and serum creatinine levels. Which bowel preparation order would the nurse question for this patient who is scheduled for a renal arteriogram?

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A patient has elevated blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and serum creatinine levels. Which bowel preparation order would the nurse question for this patient who is scheduled for a renal arteriogram?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Fleet enemas are high in phosphate, risky with renal failure as it can't be excreted.

Question 2 of 5

What structure does the blood from the afferent arteriole enter?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Afferent arteriole delivers blood directly into the glomerulus.

Question 3 of 5

The concentration of blood is 280 to 300 mosmol/L, but may rise to 1200 mosmol/L in which situation?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Vasa recta in medulla reaches high osmolarity for concentration.

Question 4 of 5

Complete the following sentence correctly. Angiotensin II

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Angiotensin II triggers aldosterone release from adrenal glands.

Question 5 of 5

What is the purpose of ANP in urine production?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: ANP reduces sodium reabsorption, increasing urine output.

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