Exam 33: The Urinary System

The nurse cautions the diabetic patient that diabetes affects the blood flow through the kidney.Which statement indicates that the patient understands the nurse's teaching?

How can nephrotoxic drugs such as doxycycline and rifampin cause kidney damage?

Which statement(s)accurately describe the functions of the kidneys?

Which age-related change(s)occur(s)in the urinary system?

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 is caring for a patient who recently had abdominal surgery.Which assessment finding requires the nurse's immediate attention?

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. -Absence of urine

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

A patient has just returned to the nursing unit after having a renal biopsy.Which intervention is most important to include in the patient's nursing care plan?

The student nurse is attempting to irrigate an indwelling catheter.Which action best indicates that the student nurse accurately understands the correct procedure?

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

While caring for a patient with an indwelling catheter,which intervention(s)is/are important for the nurse to include in the plan of care?

The nurse is caring for a woman suspected of having a vaginal fistula.Which finding supports the potential diagnosis?

The patient confides that sneezing makes her "wet her pants." The nurse recognizes this cardinal sign of which type of incontinence?

The nurse is caring for a frustrated patient reports that she still involuntarily voids despite two surgeries to correct incontinence.Which statement indicates that the patient accurately understands the nurse's teaching about incontinence management after surgery?

The nurse is caring for a patient with urinary retention.Which measure(s)should the nurse take when assisting the patient to void?

The nurse is caring for a confused patient who requires bladder training.Which component of the bladder training program can the nurse safely delegate to the nursing assistant?

A patient is scheduled to undergo a cystogram.Which statement indicates that the patient accurately understands the nurse's teaching about prevention of potential complications of the test?

The nurse is collecting data from a patient who complains of having urinary frequency.The nurse should inquire about which dietary habit?

When discussing bladder health with a patient,the nurse emphasizes the importance of regular voiding in a timely manner.Which statement(s)indicate(s)that the patient accurately understands the underlying rationale for this recommendation?