Nurse Pippy is reviewing a client’s fluid intake and output record. Fluid intake and urine output should relate in which way? A. Fluid intake should double the urine output. B. Fluid intake should be approximately equal to the urine output. C. Fluid intake should be half the urine output. D. Fluid… Read More »
A 24-year old female client has just been diagnosed with condylomata acuminata (genital warts). What information is appropriate to tell this client? A. This condition puts her at a higher risk for cervical cancer; therefore, she should have a Papanicolaou (Pap) smear annually. B. The most common treatment is metronidazole (Flagyl), which should… Read More »
When a female client with an indwelling urinary (Foley) catheter insists on walking to the hospital lobby to visit with family members, nurse Rose teaches how to do this without compromising the catheter. Which client action indicates an accurate understanding of this information? A. The client sets the drainage bag on the floor while… Read More »
Nurse Mary is inserting a urinary catheter into a client who is extremely anxious about the procedure. The nurse can facilitate the insertion by asking the client to: A. Initiate a stream of urine. B. Breathe deeply. C. Turn to the side. D. Hold the labia or shaft of penis. … Read More »
After trying to conceive for a year, a couple consults an infertility specialist. When obtaining a history from the husband, Nurse Jessica inquires about childhood infectious diseases. Which childhood infectious disease most significantly affects male fertility? A. Chickenpox B. Measles C. Mumps D. Scarlet fever Correct Answer:… Read More »
Nurse Vic is monitoring the fluid intake and output of a female client recovering from an exploratory laparotomy. Which nursing intervention would help the client avoid a urinary tract infection (UTI)? A. Maintaining a closed indwelling urinary catheter system and securing the catheter to the leg. B. Limiting fluid intake to 1 L/day.… Read More »
A male client comes to the emergency department complaining of sudden onset of sharp, severe pain in the lumbar region, which radiates around the side and toward the bladder. The client also reports nausea and vomiting and appears pale, diaphoretic, and anxious. The physician tentatively diagnosed renal calculi and ordered flat-plate abdominal X-rays. Renal calculi… Read More »
Nurse Eve is caring for a client who had a cerebrovascular accident (CVA). Which nursing intervention promotes urinary continence? A. Encouraging intake of at least 2 L of fluid daily. B. Giving the client a glass of soda before bedtime. C. Taking the client to the bathroom twice per day. D.… Read More »
A female client with acute renal failure is undergoing dialysis for the first time. The nurse in charge monitors the client closely for dialysis equilibrium syndrome, a complication that is most common during the first few dialysis sessions. Typically, dialysis equilibrium syndrome causes: A. Confusion, headache, and seizures. B. Acute bone pain and… Read More »
A female client with an indwelling urinary catheter is suspected of having a urinary tract infection. Nurse Angel should collect a urine specimen for culture and sensitivity by: A. Disconnecting the tubing from the urinary catheter and letting the urine flow into a sterile container. B. Wiping the self-sealing aspiration port with antiseptic… Read More »