Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 90%
Simulated
A client with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) has been on hemodialysis for 3 years. The client chooses to discontinue dialysis, and to begin receiving hospice services at home with day-to-day care provided by family members. The hospice nurse performs an assessment on the client 7 days after the client last received a dialysis treatment. Which assessment finding would not be expected for this client?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Polyuria is excessive urination. With kidney failure, the kidneys are unable to concentrate urine, leading to oliguria or anuria, not polyuria.