A client has been diagnosed with polycystic kidney disease. On assessment of the client, the nurse will observe for which as the most common manifestation of this disorder?

A. Headache

B. Hypotension

C. Flank pain and hematuria

D. Complaints of low pelvic pain

The correct answer is option C

FLANK PAIN AND HEMATURIA

A client has been diagnosed with polycystic kidney disease. On assessment of the client, the nurse will observe for FLANK PAIN AND HEMATURIA as the most common manifestation of this disorder

Explanation: Polycystic kidney disease is an inherited disease of the kidney caused by abnormal gene mutation, it is characterised by clusters of non cancerous sacs containing water-like fluids (cysts) in the kidney.

Symptoms of polycystic kidney disease includes back or side pain,swollen abdomen,excessive tiredness (fatigue), blood in the urine and high blood pressure.

Treatment of polycystic kidney disease is with administration of pain relievers, anti-hypertensive like angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor(example;Captopril) to control blood pressure, avoidance of high sodium diet, surgical removal of cyst, haemodialysis and kidney transplantation.

a less-active, mature cell in areolar connective tissue would be a:

a. fibroblast

b. fibrocyte

c. chondroblast

d. chondrocyte

answer: all of the above

a. apply ice to the affected area.

b. administer tylenol (acetaminophen).

c. put a gate across the stairs.

d. apply knee and elbow protectors.