M. 9-8 Urinary Tract Infection (NCLEX
A client is admitted to the emergency department for possible acute pyelonephritis. Which
manifestation should the nurse consider to be consistent with this disorder? (Select all that apply.)
A. Flank tenderness
B. Diarrhea
C. Nocturia
D. Urinary frequency
E. Vomiting - Answer- a,b,d,e
The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with a urinary tract infection (UTI). Which assessment
finding supports this diagnosis?
(Select all that apply.)
A. Abdominal pain
B. Burning sensation on urination
C. Clear urine
D. Hypothermia
E. Flank pain - Answer- a,b,e
The nurse is caring for a client with a urinary tract infection (UTI). Which condition should the
nurse determine as a possible cause? (Select all that apply.)
A. Excessive oral fluid intake
B. Vesicoureteral reflux
C. Renal scarring
D. Structural deviations
E. Use of antibiotics - Answer- b,c,d
The nurse is caring for a client with pyelonephritis. Which clinical manifestation should the nurse
assess in the client?
(Select all that apply.)
A. Fever
B. Vomiting
C. Enuresis
D. Flank pain
E. Dysuria - Answer- a,b,d
The nurse is teaching the parents of an 18-month-old female toddler with a urinary tract infection
(UTI). Which should be included in the teaching to prevent the future risk of a UTI?
A. Increase the child's fluid intake.
B. Increase the child's intake of vitamin C.
C. Provide the child with a daily cup of low-sugar cranberry juice.
D. Cleanse the perineal area front to back. - Answer- d
A client is admitted to the emergency department for possible acute pyelonephritis. Which
manifestation should the nurse consider to be consistent with this disorder? (Select all that apply.)
A. Flank tenderness
B. Diarrhea
C. Nocturia
D. Urinary frequency
E. Vomiting - Answer- a,b,d,e
The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with a urinary tract infection (UTI). Which assessment
finding supports this diagnosis?
(Select all that apply.)
A. Abdominal pain
B. Burning sensation on urination
C. Clear urine
D. Hypothermia
E. Flank pain - Answer- a,b,e
The nurse is caring for a client with a urinary tract infection (UTI). Which condition should the
nurse determine as a possible cause? (Select all that apply.)
A. Excessive oral fluid intake
B. Vesicoureteral reflux
C. Renal scarring
D. Structural deviations
E. Use of antibiotics - Answer- b,c,d
The nurse is caring for a client with pyelonephritis. Which clinical manifestation should the nurse
assess in the client?
(Select all that apply.)
A. Fever
B. Vomiting
C. Enuresis
D. Flank pain
E. Dysuria - Answer- a,b,d
The nurse is teaching the parents of an 18-month-old female toddler with a urinary tract infection
(UTI). Which should be included in the teaching to prevent the future risk of a UTI?
A. Increase the child's fluid intake.
B. Increase the child's intake of vitamin C.
C. Provide the child with a daily cup of low-sugar cranberry juice.
D. Cleanse the perineal area front to back. - Answer- d
