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What is the rationale behind completing the prescribed antibiotic regimen for UTI?
What is the rationale behind completing the prescribed antibiotic regimen for UTI?
Why is it important to teach measures to prevent future UTIs to patients?
Why is it important to teach measures to prevent future UTIs to patients?
How can missed antibiotic doses affect the effectiveness of UTI treatment?
How can missed antibiotic doses affect the effectiveness of UTI treatment?
What is the purpose of a follow-up urine culture after completing antibiotic therapy for UTI?
What is the purpose of a follow-up urine culture after completing antibiotic therapy for UTI?
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What is the expected outcome for the patient in terms of urinary elimination?
What is the expected outcome for the patient in terms of urinary elimination?
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Why should patients be instructed to avoid caffeinated drinks, citrus juices, and artificial sweeteners?
Why should patients be instructed to avoid caffeinated drinks, citrus juices, and artificial sweeteners?
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Why is it important to use strict aseptic technique when inserting a urinary catheter?
Why is it important to use strict aseptic technique when inserting a urinary catheter?
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What is the purpose of instilling anesthetic lubricating gel into the urethra before catheter insertion?
What is the purpose of instilling anesthetic lubricating gel into the urethra before catheter insertion?
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What is the rationale behind maintaining gravity flow in a urinary drainage system?
What is the rationale behind maintaining gravity flow in a urinary drainage system?
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Why should antiseptic preparations only be used as ordered for catheter care?
Why should antiseptic preparations only be used as ordered for catheter care?
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What should be emphasized when teaching self-management to prevent UTIs?
What should be emphasized when teaching self-management to prevent UTIs?
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What is the rationale for using anaesthetic gel in catheter care?
What is the rationale for using anaesthetic gel in catheter care?
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Painless haematuria is a presenting sign in 75% of urinary tract ______
Painless haematuria is a presenting sign in 75% of urinary tract ______
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Significant weight loss can be a manifestation of urinary tract ______
Significant weight loss can be a manifestation of urinary tract ______
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Colicky pain is associated with ______ tumours
Colicky pain is associated with ______ tumours
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Urinary frequency and urgency are common signs of urinary tract ______
Urinary frequency and urgency are common signs of urinary tract ______
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Urinalysis is used to evaluate for ______
Urinalysis is used to evaluate for ______
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Cystoscopy and ureteroscopy provide a definitive diagnosis of urinary tract ______
Cystoscopy and ureteroscopy provide a definitive diagnosis of urinary tract ______
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To reduce the risk for infection, the nurse should maintain separate closed drainage systems and keep drainage bags lower than the ______.
To reduce the risk for infection, the nurse should maintain separate closed drainage systems and keep drainage bags lower than the ______.
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Teaching about impaired immune function and urine cloudiness due to the effects of urine on ileal mucosa helps in masking usual signs of ______.
Teaching about impaired immune function and urine cloudiness due to the effects of urine on ileal mucosa helps in masking usual signs of ______.
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Monitoring for signs of infection in a patient with urinary tract tumor includes watching for cloudy or foul-smelling urine and general ______.
Monitoring for signs of infection in a patient with urinary tract tumor includes watching for cloudy or foul-smelling urine and general ______.
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Teaching patients about signs and symptoms of infection and self-care measures to prevent UTI is an important nursing intervention to help reduce the risk of ______.
Teaching patients about signs and symptoms of infection and self-care measures to prevent UTI is an important nursing intervention to help reduce the risk of ______.
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Maintaining activity level helps prevent urinary stasis and bone resorption, reducing the risk of developing urinary ______.
Maintaining activity level helps prevent urinary stasis and bone resorption, reducing the risk of developing urinary ______.
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Teaching self-care includes taking medications as prescribed to reduce the risk of recurrent urinary ______.
Teaching self-care includes taking medications as prescribed to reduce the risk of recurrent urinary ______.
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Patients should be educated about the relationship between UTIs and urolithiasis to emphasize the importance of prompt treatment to reduce the risk of developing urinary ______.
Patients should be educated about the relationship between UTIs and urolithiasis to emphasize the importance of prompt treatment to reduce the risk of developing urinary ______.
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In cases like Mr. Wong's with urinary tract tumors, a radical cystectomy may be necessary to remove the cancerous growth and establish a continent urinary ______.
In cases like Mr. Wong's with urinary tract tumors, a radical cystectomy may be necessary to remove the cancerous growth and establish a continent urinary ______.
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