ATI MEDSURG URINARY TRACT DISORDERS
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Correct Answer: 1
Rationale: Overfilling of the collection bag can damage the seal, allowing
leakage and contact of urine with the skin. The urine collection device is
changed as needed. Teaching self-catheterization technique is not an
appropriate intervention for this diagnosis. Monitoring for foul smelling urine
is an intervention for the diagnosis of Risk for Infection.
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, Which of the following statements by a female patient indicates that teaching was
effective about ways to prevent urinary tract infection (UTI)?
1 1. "I should drink 8 to 10 glasses of fluids per day."
2. "I should limit intake of water so I won't need to urinate so often."
3. "I should only wear nylon underpants."
4. "I should void every six hours while I am awake."
Which of the following methods of bladder emptying would be preferred for an
elderly patient who is prone to developing urinary tract infections (UTIs)?
2 1. intermittent catheterization
2. indwelling urinary catheterizations
3. Credé maneuver
4. timed intervals for taking patient to bathroom to void
A patient with a urinary diversion device has the nursing diagnosis of Risk for Impaired
Skin Integrity. Which of the following interventions will the nurse use with this patient?
1. Empty the bag reservoir every two hours.
2. Change urine collection device every other day.
3. Teach self-catheterization technique.
4. Monitor for foul-smelling urine.
A male patient with a urinary stoma says, "I looked at it while you were out of the room.
It's not so bad." The nurse realizes that this patient is demonstrating which of the
following?
4
1. coping
2. denial
3. grief
4. anger
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An 80-year-old female Correct Answer: 1
patient says to the nurse, "I
can't hold my water very Rationale: Although urinary incontinence rarely causes
well so I don't leave the serious physical effects, it frequently has significant
house much." Which of the psychosocial effects, and can lead to lowered self-
following is an appropriate esteem, social isolation, and even institutionalization.
nursing response? Inform all patients that urinary incontinence is not a
normal consequence of aging and that treatments are
1. "This is not something you available. The nurse must give a response that addresses
have to live with. Talk with the problem while being empathetic. Asking the patient
your doctor about this about his or her television viewing has no relevance.
problem."
2. "I understand."
3. "I guess it's hard getting
older."
4. "Do you get enjoyment
out of watching television?"
During the health history Correct Answer: 1
interview of a patient
diagnosed with Rationale: Bethanechol (Urecholine) increases detrusor
postoperative urinary muscle tone producing a contraction strong enough to
retention, the nurse asks if initiate micturition. It is primarily used to treat
the patient is taking what postoperative and postpartum urinary retention.
medication to stimulate Tolterodine and propantheline are used to treat spastic
micturition? bladder; nitrofurantoin is a urinary anti-infective
medication.
1. bethanechol (Urecholine)
2. tolterodine (Detrol)
3. propantheline bromide
(Pro-Banthine)
4. nitrofurantoin (Macrobid)
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