NMNC 4410 Infection, Sepsis Quiz 3
Which drug prescribed to a client with a urinary tract infection (UTI) turns urine reddish-orange in color?
Phenazopyridine
Which urinalysis finding indicates a urinary tract infection?
Presence of leukoesterase
Which is the priority nursing action to decrease the risk for a client developing a hospital-acquired infection?
Using standard precautions
A client with an upper respiratory infection asks the nurse why the health care provider did not prescribe an antibiotic. What would be the best response from the nurse?
"Upper respiratory infections generally are caused by viruses and therefore should not be treated with antibiotics."
The registered nurse is teaching a student nurse about the interventions to be followed by a client to prevent the spread of infection. Which statement made by the student nurse indicates the need for further learning?
"I will advise the client to squeeze the pustules."
