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Hessi: Re-Take (Med Surge) 1. A female client with possible acute renal failure (ARF) is admitted to the hospital and mannitol (Osmitrol) is prescribed as a fluid challenge. Prior to carrying out this prescription, what intervention should the nurse implement? • No specific nursing action is required • Instruct the client to empty the bladder • Collect a clean catch urine specimen • Obtain vital signs and breath sounds 2. The nurse positions a male client for a lumbar puncture...

Hessi: Re-Take (Med Surge)

Hessi: Re-Take (Med Surge) 1. A female client with possible acute renal failure (ARF) is admitted to the hospital and mannitol (Osmitrol) is prescribed as a fluid challenge. Prior to carrying out this prescription, what intervention should the nurse implement? • No specific nursing action is required • Instruct the client to empty the bladder • Collect a clean catch urine specimen • Obtain vital signs and breath sounds 2. The nurse positions a male client for a lumbar puncture...