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MyLab M. 9.8 Urinary tract infection.
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MyLab M. 9.8 Urinary tract infectionA female patient presents with a urinary tract infection and is prescribed an antibiotic. The
patient states, "Phenazopyridine has worked in the past to stop the symptoms, so why do I
need an antibiotic?"
Which statement by the nurse is accurate?
ANSWER
"Phenazopyridine helps for reducing the pain, but it does not treat the infection."
"Since you no longer have pain, you no longer have a urinary tract infection."
"Keep taking the phenazopyridine, because it seems to be working well by itself."
"Come back after you stop taking the phenazopyridine if you have any symptoms."
"Phenazopyridine helps for reducing the pain, but it does not treat the infection."
The nurse is caring for a patient who has abdominal pain and painful urination.
Which diagnosis should the nurse suspect based on these symptoms?
ANSWER
Pyelonephritis
Cystitis
Prostatitis
Epididymitis
Cystitis
The nurse is caring for a 20-year-old who has had several recent urinary tract infections
(UTIs). The patient states, "I would like to talk about nutritional options to help prevent
urinary tract infections."
Which statement by the nurse provides the patient with evidence-based information?
ANSWER
, "You should avoid alcoholic beverages, because its consumption has been linked to
increased risk for UTIs."
"Research does not support the restriction of food related to the decreased incidence of
UTIs."
"You should avoid foods high in sugar; they are a causative factor for UTIs."
"Cranberry juice should be avoided, because it has not been proven to reduce UTIs."
"You should avoid alcoholic beverages, because its consumption has been linked to
increased risk for UTIs."
The nurse is providing nutritional discharge instructions for a patient with a urinary tract
infection (UTI).
Which patient statement indicates the need for further teaching?
ANSWER
"I will limit my caffeine to 1 cup of coffee a day."
"I will increase my intake of vitamin C."
"I will make sure that I drink at least 2 liters of fluid a day."
"I will make sure the cranberry juice I am drinking is low in sugar."
"I will limit my caffeine to 1 cup of coffee a day."
The nurse is preparing to perform a physical examination on a patient suspected to have
pyelonephritis.
Which physical assessment should the nurse perform?
ANSWER
Examine the shape and contour of the abdomen.
Palpate for suprapubic tenderness.
Percuss for costovertebral tenderness.
Obtain a urinalysis.
Percuss for costovertebral tenderness.
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