The nurse is caring for a patient with chronic kidney disease who is weak due to low hemoglobin. What is the best explanation?

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Question 1 of 5

The nurse is caring for a patient with chronic kidney disease who is weak due to low hemoglobin. What is the best explanation?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Erythropoietin production decreases in chronic kidney disease.

Question 2 of 5

Within each kidney, the interlobar veins empty their blood into the renal vein

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Interlobar veins collect blood from arcuate veins and drain into the renal vein (A), a true venous pathway in kidney anatomy. False (B) would deny this standard flow, making A the correct statement.

Question 3 of 5

Which of the following is not one of the 3 external coverings of the kidney?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The kidney's coverings are the renal capsule (A), adipose capsule (B), and renal fascia (C). Renal adventitia (D) is not a standard term for kidney layers, making D the incorrect option.

Question 4 of 5

A nurse cares for a client with diabetes mellitus who is prescribed metformin (Glucophage) and is scheduled for an intravenous urography. Which action should the nurse take first?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Metformin with dye can cause lactic acidosis, so discontinuing it is the priority.

Question 5 of 5

A nurse cares for a client who has kidney stones from secondary hyperoxaluria. Which medication should the nurse anticipate administering?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Allopurinol treats stones from hyperoxaluria by reducing uric acid production effectively.

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