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Nursing Considerations for UTIs

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What anatomical reason explains why women are more prone to bladder infections compared to men?

Women have larger bladders than men.

Women have a shorter urethra than men. (correct)

Women have more urinary tract muscles.

Women experience less hormonal changes.

Which procedure is essential to ensure the urine specimen collected from an indwelling catheter is sterile?

Don sterile gloves

Use a clean container

Swab the specimen spot with an antiseptic swab (correct)

Collect it early in the morning

What should a nurse inform a client about after thoracic surgery when a catheter is planned to be placed?

The catheter will be only for monitoring.

The catheter will be painful and should be removed immediately.

The catheter will remain in place indefinitely.

The catheter will help manage urinary function post-surgery. (correct)

What common misconception might a female client have regarding bladder infections and her husband?

<p>Men are more prone to bladder infections. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What factor does NOT contribute to the risk of bladder infections in women?

<p>Intake of cranberry juice (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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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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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.