Exam 34: the Urinary System

The nurse cautions the diabetic patient that ultimately the disease will affect the blood flow through the kidney due to:

In order to communicate with the patient more effectively, the nurse clarifies the meanings of some urological terms. Match these terms with their correct definitions. -Diminished urine

The nurse outlines the age-related changes that occur in the urinary system,which include: (Select all that apply.)

In instructing the patient in the use of vaginal weight training,the nurse coaches the patient to insert the smallest of the cones in the vagina and:

The nurse is discussing bladder health with a patient.During the discussion,the nurse has emphasized the need to void in a timely manner.Which statement by a patient indicates understanding of the rationale behind the recommendations? (Select all that apply.)

When the patient asks why he has so many urinary tract infections (UTIs),the nurse points out that UTIs can result from:

The nurse explains that the urge to void occurs when the bladder contain as little as ______ mL of urine.

A patient has just returned to the nursing unit after having a renal biopsy.When planning the patient's care,which instruction will most likely be included?

An 85-year-old patient was held NPO since midnight last night for diagnostic testing.The procedure is now complete at 10:00 AM.The nurse should:

In order to communicate with the patient more effectively, the nurse clarifies the meanings of some urological terms. Match these terms with their correct definitions. -High urinary output

When a patient is put on a sulfa drug,the nurse adds interventions to the nursing care plan to increase the daily fluid intake to a minimum of _____ mL/day.

The patient confides that sneezing makes her "wet her pants." The nurse recognizes that this is a cardinal sign of ______ incontinence.

The student nurse is attempting to irrigate an indwelling catheter.Which action by the student nurse best indicates an understanding of the correct procedure to employ?

The nurse recommends that,in order to keep optimum flow through the urinary system,a person should have a minimum intake of _____ mL/day.

A patient has had diagnostic tests to assess uric acid levels.The tests reveal that levels are elevated.The nurse should consider the patient's intake of what to potentially explain excessive levels?

When the patient complains of urinary retention,the nurse can help the patient to void by: (Select all that apply.)

In order to communicate with the patient more effectively, the nurse clarifies the meanings of some urological terms. Match these terms with their correct definitions. -Blood in the urine

While caring for a patient with an indwelling catheter,the nurse will include in the daily care the interventions of: (Select all that apply.)

In order to communicate with the patient more effectively, the nurse clarifies the meanings of some urological terms. Match these terms with their correct definitions. -Urination at night

The nurse understands that most often tumors occur in the bladder because the bladder wall is exposed most frequently to: