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ATI N 1201222 Med Surg Final Exam Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) and reports having shortness of breath and swelling in his lower extremities. Upon assessment, the nurse notes the client has crackles in his lungs and elevated blood pressure. The nurse should suspect which of the following based on the client's manifestations?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hypervolemia causes edema, shortness of breath, crackles, and hypertension in ESKD due to fluid retention. Hyperkalemia and hyponatremia affect electrolytes, hypovolemia causes hypotension.
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