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NCLEX Questions and Answers on Renal System Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following is NOT a unit of the nephron?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The medullary papilla (D) is a renal pyramid
Question 2 of 5
A nurse teaches a client with functional urinary incontinence. Which statement should the nurse include in this client's teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Elastic waistbands aid independent toileting, key for managing functional incontinence.
Question 3 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 4 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 5 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.