BSN 425 Nursing Care of the Older Aduld
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Genitourinary Considerations in Kidney size
the The sizes of the kidneys have a direct
Older Adult: effect on the
Question 1 of 3 rate of filtration through the glomerulus.
Which factors contribute to Renal blood flow
decreased glomerular filtration rate The pressure of renal blood flow through
(GFR) in older adults? the
Select all that apply. glomerulus has a direct effect on the rate
Nocturia of
Kidney size filtration.
Renal blood flow Number of nephrons
Thinning of mucosa The number of nephrons in the kidney
Number of nephrons contributes
to the rate of glomerular filtration as each
nephron
has a glomerulus.
,Question 2 of 3 Stage 4
Symptoms such as weakness, During Stage 4, obvious signs and
edema, symptoms of
hypertension, and impaired CKD may begin to appear.
cognition appear during which Stage 5
stages of chronic kidney disease? During Stage 5, obvious signs and
Select all that apply. symptoms are
Stage 1 observed and patient may require renal
Stage 2 replacement therapy.
Stage 3
Stage 4
Stage 5
Question 3 of 3 Proteus
A post-operative, older patient with Proteus species are gram negative
dementia who is catheterized bacteria and
begins can cause UTIs in older adults.
to exhibit signs of a UTI. Which Enterobacter
organisms would the nurse expect Enterobacter is a common cause of UTI in
to older
be noted on the urine culture lab adults and is often a systemic organism
report? causing
Select all that apply. bacteremia.
Proteus Pseudomonas
Enterobacter Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a
Pseudomonas gram-negative
Streptococcus bacterium that can lead to UTIs in older
Escherichia coli adults with
Helicobacter pylori compromised immune systems.
Escherichia coli
Escherichia coli, when removed from its
normal
environment, can cause UTI and is
common in
females.
, Question 1 of 3 Lifestyle modifications
The nurse is working with an Lifestyle modifications such as eliminating
obese caffeine
patient who is a heavy coffee and and losing weight are considered effective
soda drinker, often drinking them treatments for urinary incontinence.
right up to bedtime. The patient is Behavioral interventions
complaining of inability to hold Behavioral interventions such as pelvic
urine floor
with frequent "leaking for no muscle exercises and bladder retraining
reason." are
Which steps regarding urinary effective treatments for urinary
incontinence should the nurse take incontinence.
in Pharmacological treatment
educating and treating this Pharmacological treatment can be used
patient? with
Select all that apply. patients experiencing urge incontinence
Surgical repair and mixed
Lifestyle modifications incontinence.
Behavioral interventions
Cognitive behavior therapy
Pharmacological treatment
Exam Questions and Answers with Verified
Solutions | Latest Updated 2026
Genitourinary Considerations in Kidney size
the The sizes of the kidneys have a direct
Older Adult: effect on the
Question 1 of 3 rate of filtration through the glomerulus.
Which factors contribute to Renal blood flow
decreased glomerular filtration rate The pressure of renal blood flow through
(GFR) in older adults? the
Select all that apply. glomerulus has a direct effect on the rate
Nocturia of
Kidney size filtration.
Renal blood flow Number of nephrons
Thinning of mucosa The number of nephrons in the kidney
Number of nephrons contributes
to the rate of glomerular filtration as each
nephron
has a glomerulus.
,Question 2 of 3 Stage 4
Symptoms such as weakness, During Stage 4, obvious signs and
edema, symptoms of
hypertension, and impaired CKD may begin to appear.
cognition appear during which Stage 5
stages of chronic kidney disease? During Stage 5, obvious signs and
Select all that apply. symptoms are
Stage 1 observed and patient may require renal
Stage 2 replacement therapy.
Stage 3
Stage 4
Stage 5
Question 3 of 3 Proteus
A post-operative, older patient with Proteus species are gram negative
dementia who is catheterized bacteria and
begins can cause UTIs in older adults.
to exhibit signs of a UTI. Which Enterobacter
organisms would the nurse expect Enterobacter is a common cause of UTI in
to older
be noted on the urine culture lab adults and is often a systemic organism
report? causing
Select all that apply. bacteremia.
Proteus Pseudomonas
Enterobacter Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a
Pseudomonas gram-negative
Streptococcus bacterium that can lead to UTIs in older
Escherichia coli adults with
Helicobacter pylori compromised immune systems.
Escherichia coli
Escherichia coli, when removed from its
normal
environment, can cause UTI and is
common in
females.
, Question 1 of 3 Lifestyle modifications
The nurse is working with an Lifestyle modifications such as eliminating
obese caffeine
patient who is a heavy coffee and and losing weight are considered effective
soda drinker, often drinking them treatments for urinary incontinence.
right up to bedtime. The patient is Behavioral interventions
complaining of inability to hold Behavioral interventions such as pelvic
urine floor
with frequent "leaking for no muscle exercises and bladder retraining
reason." are
Which steps regarding urinary effective treatments for urinary
incontinence should the nurse take incontinence.
in Pharmacological treatment
educating and treating this Pharmacological treatment can be used
patient? with
Select all that apply. patients experiencing urge incontinence
Surgical repair and mixed
Lifestyle modifications incontinence.
Behavioral interventions
Cognitive behavior therapy
Pharmacological treatment
