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A patient hospitalized for orthopedic surgery had a urinary catheter inserted. The patient later develops a urinary tract infection(UTI) and asks the nurse what caused it. What is the appropriate response by the nurse
A patient hospitalized for orthopedic surgery had a urinary catheter inserted. The patient later develops a urinary tract infection(UTI) and asks the nurse what caused it. What is the appropriate response by the nurse
- There was a change in the pH of your urine
- You probably did not void frequently enough
- Bacteria probably ascended the catheter, causing the infection (correct)
- There are always bacteria on your perineum that enter your urine
The nurse is reinforcing 24-hour fluid intake teaching for a patient to prevent further urinary tract infections. Which of the following amounts if stated by the client would indicate a correct understanding of the teaching ?
The nurse is reinforcing 24-hour fluid intake teaching for a patient to prevent further urinary tract infections. Which of the following amounts if stated by the client would indicate a correct understanding of the teaching ?
- 1000 mL
- 2000 mL
- 3000 mL (correct)
- 5000 mL
The nurse is reviewing the history and physical of a patient who has an infection. What term would the nurse understand describes an infection of the kidneys?
The nurse is reviewing the history and physical of a patient who has an infection. What term would the nurse understand describes an infection of the kidneys?
- Urethritis
- Cystitis
- Pyelonephritis (correct)
- Hepatitis
The nurse is reinforcing teaching on antibiotic use for a urinary tract infection(UTI). Which of the following statements by the patient would indicate a correct understanding of the teaching
The nurse is reinforcing teaching on antibiotic use for a urinary tract infection(UTI). Which of the following statements by the patient would indicate a correct understanding of the teaching
The nurse is collecting data for a patient who has suspected cancer of the bladder. What finding would the nurse recognize as the most common symptom of cancer of the bladder?
The nurse is collecting data for a patient who has suspected cancer of the bladder. What finding would the nurse recognize as the most common symptom of cancer of the bladder?
The nurse empties urine from an ileal conduit appliance. The urine has strands of mucus in it. What action should the nurse take?
The nurse empties urine from an ileal conduit appliance. The urine has strands of mucus in it. What action should the nurse take?
The nurse is reinforcing teaching on risk factors for the development of bladder cancer. Which of these, if stated by a patient, indicates a correct understanding?
The nurse is reinforcing teaching on risk factors for the development of bladder cancer. Which of these, if stated by a patient, indicates a correct understanding?
The nurse is caring for a patient who has renal calculi. Which of these actions is essential for the nurse to take?
The nurse is caring for a patient who has renal calculi. Which of these actions is essential for the nurse to take?
The nurse is caring for a patient who has a nephrostomy tube. What action should the nurse take?
The nurse is caring for a patient who has a nephrostomy tube. What action should the nurse take?
A patient hourly urine output is recorded. Which of the following output rates should be brought to the attention of the registered nurse immediately
A patient hourly urine output is recorded. Which of the following output rates should be brought to the attention of the registered nurse immediately
The nurse is caring for a patient who has acute kidney injury. Which diagnostic test result would most support this diagnosis?
The nurse is caring for a patient who has acute kidney injury. Which diagnostic test result would most support this diagnosis?
A patient who has diabetic nephropathy asks the nurse, "Why am I using smaller doses of insulin than I used to?" What would be the best explanation by the nurse?
A patient who has diabetic nephropathy asks the nurse, "Why am I using smaller doses of insulin than I used to?" What would be the best explanation by the nurse?
The nurse is caring for a patient who has chronic kidney disease and is very weak due to low hemoglobin Which of the following does the nurse understand is the best explanation for the anemia?
The nurse is caring for a patient who has chronic kidney disease and is very weak due to low hemoglobin Which of the following does the nurse understand is the best explanation for the anemia?
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