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What anatomical reason explains why women are more prone to bladder infections compared to men?
What anatomical reason explains why women are more prone to bladder infections compared to men?
Which procedure is essential to ensure the urine specimen collected from an indwelling catheter is sterile?
Which procedure is essential to ensure the urine specimen collected from an indwelling catheter is sterile?
What should a nurse inform a client about after thoracic surgery when a catheter is planned to be placed?
What should a nurse inform a client about after thoracic surgery when a catheter is planned to be placed?
What common misconception might a female client have regarding bladder infections and her husband?
What common misconception might a female client have regarding bladder infections and her husband?
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What factor does NOT contribute to the risk of bladder infections in women?
What factor does NOT contribute to the risk of bladder infections in women?
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Study Notes
Nursing Considerations for Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)
- Women are more prone to UTIs than men due to their shorter urethras. This shorter pathway allows bacteria easier access to the bladder.
Indwelling Catheter Urine Specimen Collection
- Sterile technique is crucial for urine cultures.
- Donning sterile gloves is a critical step in ensuring a sterile specimen.
- The collection container itself should be sterile.
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Description
This quiz focuses on the nursing considerations surrounding urinary tract infections (UTIs), including the heightened risk for women due to anatomical factors. Additionally, it covers best practices for collecting urine specimens using indwelling catheters with emphasis on sterile techniques.
