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What is the most common presenting objective symptom of a urinary tract infection in older adults, especially in those with dementia? Incontinence Change in cognitive functioning Hematuria Back pain

Change in cognitive functioning

What can a KUB test do

A KUB may reveal obstructions such as calculi, cysts, or tumors. KUB is not indicated for detection of impaired renal function or reveal increased risk for chronic form of the disorder. Urine cultures will reveal causative microorganisms present in the urine.

Which client is at highest risk for developing a hospital-acquired infection? A client with a laceration to the left hand A client who's taking prednisone (Deltasone) A client with an indwelling urinary catheter A client with Crohn's disease

A client with an indwelling urinary catheter

The nurse observes a client's uric acid level of 9.3 mg/dL. When teaching the client about ways to decrease the uric acid level, which diet would the nurse suggest? A low-sodium diet A low-purine diet A diet high in fruits and vegetables A diet high in calcium

A low-purine diet The nurse would suggest a low-purine diet. Foods to avoid are anchovies, animal organs and sardines. The other options do not lower the uric acids levels.

A client comes to the emergency department complaining of severe pain in the right flank, nausea, and vomiting. The physician tentatively diagnoses right ureterolithiasis (renal calculi). When planning this client's care, the nurse should assign the highest priority to which nursing diagnosis? Acute pain Risk for infection Impaired urinary elimination Imbalanced nutrition: Less than body requirements

Acute pain

Which type of medication may be used to inhibit bladder contraction in a client with incontinence? Anticholinergic agent Estrogen hormone Tricyclic antidepressants Over-the-counter decongestant

Anticholinergic agent Anticholinergic agents are considered first-line medications for urge incontinence. Estrogen decreases obstruction to urine flow by restoring the mucosal, vascular, and muscular integrity of the urethra. Tricyclic antidepressants decrease bladder contractions and increase bladder neck resistance. Stress incontinence may be treated using pseudoephedrine and phenylpropanolamine, ingredients found in over-the-counter decongestants.

The nurse has been asked to provide health information to a female patient diagnosed with a urinary tract infection. What appropriate instructions will the nurse provide? Select all that apply. Cleanse around the perineum and urethral meatus after each bowel movement to reduce pathogens. Drink caffeinated beverages twice a day to increase urination. Drink liberal amounts of fluid to flush out bacteria. Void every 2-3 hours to prevent overdistention of the bladder Bathe in warm water to soak the affected area.

Drink liberal amounts of fluid to flush out bacteria. Cleanse around the perineum and urethral meatus after each bowel movement to reduce pathogens. Void every 2-3 hours to prevent overdistention of the bladder

Examination of a client's bladder stones reveal that they are primarily composed of uric acid. The nurse would expect to provide the client with which type of diet? Low oxalate Low purine High protein High sodium

Low purine A low-purine diet is used for uric acid stones; the benefits, however, are unknown. Clients with a history of calcium oxalate stone formation need a diet that is adequate in calcium and low in oxalate. Only clients who have type II absorptive hypercalciuria—approximately half of the clients—need to limit calcium intake. Usually, clients are told to increase their fluid intake significantly, consume a moderate protein intake, and limit sodium. Avoiding excessive protein intake is associated with lower urinary oxalate and lower uric acid levels. Reducing sodium intake can lower urinary calcium levels.

A woman comes to her health care provider's office with signs and symptoms of kidney stones. Which of the following should be the primary medical management goal? Determine the stone type. Relieve any obstruction. Relieve the pain. Prevent nephron destruction.

Relieve the pain. The immediate objective is to relieve pain, which can be incapacitating depending on the location of the stone.

Which of the following nursing actions is most important in caring for the client following lithotripsy? Monitor the continuous bladder irrigation. Administer allopurinol (Zyloprim). Strain the urine carefully for stone fragments. Notify the physician of hematuria.

Strain the urine carefully for stone fragments.

A client comes to the emergency department complaining of a sudden onset of sharp, severe flank pain. During the physical examination, the client indicates that the pain, which comes in waves, travels to the suprapubic region. He states, "I can even feel the pain at the tip of my penis." Which of the following would the nurse suspect? Acute glomerulonephritis Ureteral stricture Urinary calculi Renal cell carcinoma

Urinary calculi Symptoms of a kidney or ureteral stone vary with size, location, and cause. Small stones may pass unnoticed; however, sudden, sharp, severe flank pain that travels to the suprapubic region and external genitalia is the classic symptom of urinary calculi. The pain is accompanied by renal or ureteral colic, painful spasms that attempt to move the stone. The pain comes in waves that radiate to the inguinal ring, the inner aspect of the thigh, and to the testicle or tip of the penis in men, or the urinary meatus or labia in women. Clients with acute glomerulonephritis may be asymptomatic or may exhibit fever, nausea, malaise, headache, edema (generalized or periorbital), pain, and mild to moderate hypertension. Clients with ureteral stricture may complain of flank pain and tenderness at the costovertebral angle and back or abdominal discomfort. A client with renal cell carcinoma rarely exhibits symptoms early on but may present with painless hematuria and persistent back pain in later stages.

Which statement describing urinary incontinence in an older adult client is true? Urinary incontinence is a normal part of aging. Urinary incontinence isn't a disease. Urinary incontinence in the elderly population can't be treated. Urinary incontinence is a disease.

Urinary incontinence isn't a disease. Urinary incontinence isn't a normal part of aging nor is it a disease. It may be caused by confusion, dehydration, fecal impaction, restricted mobility, or other causes. Certain medications, including diuretics, hypnotics, sedatives, anticholinergics, and antihypertensives, may trigger urinary incontinence. Most clients with urinary incontinence can be treated; some can be cured.

WHAT IS A LITHOTRIPSY

a procedure that uses sound waves to break the stones

If you have calcium oxulate stones what dies will you have

high cal and low in oxalates

Bladder retraining following removal of an indwelling catheter begins with encouraging the client to void immediately. advising the client to avoid urinating for at least 6 hours. performing straight catheterization after 4 hours. instructing the client to follow a 2- to 3-hour timed voiding schedule.

instructing the client to follow a 2- to 3-hour timed voiding schedule. Immediately after the removal of the indwelling catheter, the client is placed on a timed voiding schedule, usually 2 to 3 hours, not 6 hours. At the given time interval, the client is instructed to void. Immediate voiding is not usually encouraged. If bladder ultrasound shows 100 mL or more of urine remaining in the bladder after voiding, straight catheterization may be performed to ensure complete bladder emptying.

Uric acid stones require what dies

low purine diet