Exam 45: Urinary Elimination

The nurse would anticipate inserting a Coudé catheter for which patient?

The nurse anticipates preparing a patient who is allergic to shellfish for an arteriogram by

An 86-year-old patient asks the nurse what lifestyle changes will reduce the chance of a urinary tract infection.Which response is accurate?

While receiving a shift report on a patient,the nurse is informed that the patient has urinary incontinence.Upon assessment,the nurse would expect to find

Which of the following are indications for irrigating a urinary catheter?

Upon palpation,the nurse notices that the bladder is firm and distended; the patient expresses an urge to urinate.The nurse should follow up by asking

A nurse is providing education to a patient being treated for a urinary tract infection.Which of the following statements by the patient indicates an understanding?

Which nursing actions are acceptable when collecting a urine specimen?

A nurse is caring for a patient who just underwent intravenous pyelography that revealed a renal calculus obstructing the left ureter.What is the nurse's first priority in caring for this patient?

When establishing a diagnosis of altered urinary elimination,the nurse should first

If obstructed,which component of the urination system would cause peristaltic waves?

Many individuals have difficulty voiding in a bedpan or urinal while lying in bed because they

The nurse understands that peritoneal dialysis and hemodialysis use which processes to clean the patient's blood?

The nurse knows that urinary tract infection (UTI)is the most common health care-associated infection because

When caring for a hospitalized patient with a urinary catheter,which nursing action best prevents the patient from acquiring an infection?

A nurse anticipates urodynamic testing for a patient with which symptom?

A nurse is caring for an 8-year-old patient who is embarrassed about urinating in his bed at night.Which intervention should the nurse suggest to reduce the frequency of this occurrence?

A patient asks about treatment for urge urinary incontinence.The nurse's best response is to advise the patient to

The nurse would expect the urine of a patient with uncontrolled diabetes mellitus to be

An 86-year-old patient tells the nurse that she is experiencing uncontrollable leakage of urine.Which nursing diagnosis should the nurse include in the patient's plan of care?