Lewis Chapter 45: Renal and Urological Problems. Exam Questions And Correct Answers
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Medical Surgical nursing
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Medical Surgical Nursing
Lewis Chapter 45: Renal and Urological
Problems. Exam Questions And Correct
Answers
A patient returns to the clinic with recurrent dysuria after being treated with trimethoprim and
sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim) for 3 days. Which action will the nurse plan to take?
a. Remind the patient about the ...
should only be needed for a few days until the prescribed antibiotics decrease the bacterial count.
Taking Pyridium before intercourse will not be helpful in reducing the risk for UTI. Pyridium
does not cause photosensitivity.
A 72-year-old who has benign prostatic hyperplasia is admitted to the hospital with chills, fever,
and vomiting. Which finding by the nurse will be most helpful in determining whether the
patient has an upper urinary tract infection (UTI)?
a. Suprapubic pain
b. Bladder distention
c. Foul-smelling urine
d. Costovertebral tenderness - answer✔ANS: D
Costovertebral tenderness is characteristic of pyelonephritis. The other symptoms are
characteristic of lower UTI and are likely to be present if the patient also has an upper UTI.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: 1128
After teaching a patient with interstitial cystitis about management of the condition, the nurse
determines that further instruction is needed when the patient says,
a. "I will have to stop having coffee and orange juice for breakfast."
b. "I should start taking a high potency multiple vitamin every morning."
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