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CCNS Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist

Category - Adult

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An adult female patient with acute renal failure moves into the diuretic phase after 1 week of therapy. During this phase, the patient must be assessed for signs of developing:
  1. Hypovolemia
  2. Hyperkalemia
  3. Renal failure
  4. Metabolic acidosis
Explanation
Answer - A - During this phase, the patient must be assessed for signs of developing hypovolemia. In the diuretic phase, fluid is retained and during the oliguric phase, it is excreted and may reach 3-5 L per day; hypovolemia can occur and fluid should be replaced.
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