Fundamentals of Nursing - Chapter 45 Urinary Elimination Solutions 2024

A female patient reports that she is experiencing burning on urination, frequency, and urgency. The nurse notes that a clean-voided urine specimen is markedly cloudy. The probable cause of these symptoms and findings is: A. Cystitis. B. Hematuria. C. Pyelonephritis. D. Dysuria. - Correct Answer A A male patient returned from the operating room 6 hours ago with a cast on his right arm. He has not yet voided. Which action would be the most beneficial in assisting the patient to void? A. Suggest he stand at the bedside B. Stay with the patient C. Give him the urinal to use in bed D. Tell him that, if he doesn't urinate, he will be catheterized - Correct Answer A Elimination changes that result from inability of the bladder to empty properly may cause which of the following? (Select all that apply.) A. Incontinence B. Frequency C. Urgency D. Urinary retention E. Urinary tract infection - Correct Answer ALL OF THE ABOVE An older male patient states that he is having problems starting and stopping his stream of urine and he feels the urgency to void. The best way to assist this patient is to: A. Help him stand to void. B. Place a condom catheter. C. Have him practice Credé's method. D. Initiate Kegel exercises. - Correct Answer D Since removal of the patient's Foley catheter, the patient has voided 50 to 100 mL every 2 to 3 hours. Which action should the nurse take first? A. Check for bladder distention B. Encourage fluid intake C. Obtain an order to recatheterize the patient D. Document the amount of each voiding for 24 hours - Correct Answer A To minimize the patient experiencing nocturia, the nurse would teach him or her to: A. Perform perineal hygiene after urinating. B. Set up a toileting schedule. C. Double void.