Exam 41: Urinary Elimination

The nurse is caring for a patient who recently underwent ileal conduit surgery. Which nursing diagnosis is the highest priority for this patient?

The nurse is caring for a patient who is to undergo computed tomography (CT) of the kidneys and ureters. Which assessment finding by the nurse must be reported to the provider and radiologist before the patient has the procedure?

The nurse is caring for a patient who will undergo ultrasound testing of the bladder and kidneys the next morning. Which instruction will the nurse provide to the patient about the test?

The nurse is caring for a patient who has just had an intravenous pyelography (IVP) completed. Which assessment is the nurse's highest priority after the patient returns from the test?

The nurse is caring for an incontinent male patient who has a deep decubitus ulcer on his sacrum. Which intervention will best manage the patient's urinary incontinence and facilitate healing of the ulcer?