A nurse is caring for a client with diabetic nephropathy who… | 마이메르시 MyMerci
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문제
A nurse is caring for a client with diabetic nephropathy who has developed chronic kidney disease stage 4. Which nursing intervention should be the priority?
1Monitor blood pressure closely and administer antihypertensive medications as prescribed✓ 정답
2Encourage increased protein intake to maintain nutritional status
3Administer insulin only when blood glucose exceeds 200 mg/dL
4Restrict fluid intake to 500 mL per day to prevent fluid overload
해설
Blood pressure control is the most critical intervention for clients with diabetic nephropathy and chronic kidney disease stage 4. Hypertension accelerates kidney damage and cardiovascular complications. ACE inhibitors or ARBs are typically prescribed to protect kidney function and control blood pressure.