A patient with chronic kidney disease has a serum phosphate level above the target range and reports persistent itching. Which instruction is most appropriate?
Correct answer: A. Limit high-phosphate foods as prescribed
- A. Limit high-phosphate foods as prescribed
- B. Increase cola drinks to improve hydration
- C. Take phosphate binders only between meals
- D. Add extra dairy products to replace lost protein
Explanation
Phosphate retention in chronic kidney disease can contribute to pruritus and bone-mineral problems. Dietary phosphate restriction and prescribed phosphate binders help control the level, and many binders work best when taken with meals.
Report an error
The more specific you are, the faster it gets fixed. A source beats an opinion.
Prefer email? support@testustad.com
About Renal and Urological Nursing
Covers assessment and care for urinary tract infection, glomerulonephritis, nephrotic syndrome, acute kidney injury, chronic kidney disease, renal stones and urinary obstruction. The subject includes intake and output, urinalysis, fluid restriction, dialysis care and the difference between prerenal, intrinsic and postrenal kidney injury.
Practise Renal and Urological Nursing
50 free Renal and Urological Nursing MCQs from Medical Surgical Nursing, each with the correct answer and an explanation. Unlimited attempts, no account needed.
Discussion
Stuck on an option, or know a faster way to get there? Ask or explain it here.
No comments yet. Be the first to explain this one.
Exams that ask Medical Surgical Nursing questions like this
Medical Surgical Nursing is on 8 papers prepared for on TestUstad, and all of them draw the same bank, so this question is worth knowing for every one of them.
More Renal and Urological Nursing questions
A nurse prepares a solution for peritoneal dialysis. Which action is correct?
A patient with nephrotic syndrome asks why infections occur more easily. Which explanation by the nurse is accurate?
A patient with acute kidney injury enters the diuretic phase and produces 4,000 mL of urine in 24 hours. Which complication requires close monitoring?
A patient who started hemodialysis develops headache, nausea, restlessness, and confusion during the first treatment. Which complication should the nurse suspect?
A patient with chronic kidney disease takes ibuprofen regularly for back pain. Which nursing response is best?
A patient with acute kidney injury has deep, rapid respirations and increasing drowsiness. Which assessment should the nurse perform first?