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What should the nurse do regarding fluid intake in a patient with a UTI?
What should the nurse do regarding fluid intake in a patient with a UTI?
- Increase fluid intake regardless of cardiac status
- Decrease fluid intake to avoid exacerbating the infection
- Restrict fluid intake to prevent worsening kidney function
- Monitor fluid intake and increase cautiously if cardiac status allows (correct)
What does a colony count greater than 100,000 CFU/mL of urine indicate?
What does a colony count greater than 100,000 CFU/mL of urine indicate?
- An ongoing infection requiring treatment (correct)
- A false positive result
- No infection present
- The need for further testing
When is the presence of any bacteria in urinary specimens considered clinically significant?
When is the presence of any bacteria in urinary specimens considered clinically significant?
- During suprapubic needle aspiration or straight catheterization (correct)
- Only in catheterized specimens
- During surgeries or cystoscopies
- In patients with prolonged symptoms
What is the significance of pyuria in the context of UTI?
What is the significance of pyuria in the context of UTI?
Who should have urine cultures obtained when bacteriuria is present?
Who should have urine cultures obtained when bacteriuria is present?
Why is it important to monitor kidney function in older adults with a UTI?
Why is it important to monitor kidney function in older adults with a UTI?
What is the most common organism responsible for urinary tract infections (UTIs) in older patients in the community or hospital?
What is the most common organism responsible for urinary tract infections (UTIs) in older patients in the community or hospital?
Which of the following factors is NOT mentioned as a contributor to urinary tract infections in older adults?
Which of the following factors is NOT mentioned as a contributor to urinary tract infections in older adults?
In older adults with indwelling catheters, which organism is more likely to cause urinary tract infections?
In older adults with indwelling catheters, which organism is more likely to cause urinary tract infections?
What are some early symptoms of urinary tract infections (UTIs) in older adults according to the text?
What are some early symptoms of urinary tract infections (UTIs) in older adults according to the text?
Which group of organisms are patients with a history of antibiotic treatment more likely to be infected with during a UTI?
Which group of organisms are patients with a history of antibiotic treatment more likely to be infected with during a UTI?
