NCO elimination

The nurse is talking with a patient who was just diagnosed with a urinary tract infection. The patient asks the nurse how to prevent such infections in the future. The nurse should make which appropriate recommendations for the patient? (Select all that apply.) Drink six to eight glasses of noncaffeinated fluids daily. Exercise daily. Increase fiber in the diet. Void when the urge is felt. Eat fruit twice daily.

Drink 6-8 glasses, void when urge felt

Which term is used for the tip of a pyramid in the kidney? 1 Calyx 2 Papilla 3 Renal pelvis 4 Renal column

2 papilla

24. Which stool finding would the nurse anticipate in a breastfed neonate? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct. 1 Pale yellow 2 Light brown 3 Offensive odor 4 Firm consistency 5 Pasty consistency

5 pasty consistency

Which action would be appropriate to implement when collecting a 24-hour urine test? 1 Start the time of the test after discarding the first voiding. 2 Discard the last voiding in the 24-hour period for the test. 3 Insert a urinary retention catheter to promote the collection of urine. 4 Strain the urine after each voiding before adding the urine to the container.

1 start the time of the test after discarding the first voiding

Which action would the nurse include in the plan of care for a client admitted with heart failure who has gained 20 pounds in 3 weeks? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct. 1 Diuretics 2 Low-salt diet 3 Daily weight checks 4 Fluid restriction 5 Intake and output 6 Oxygen administration

All of the above

The home health nurse is caring for a patient experiencing constipation. The patient asks the nurse how to prevent constipation. Which recommendations should the nurse include in their answer to the patient? (Select all that apply.) Drink at least 1500 mL of water per day. Increase activity or exercise. Increase fiber in the diet. Defecate when the urge is felt. Avoid eating fruits with seeds.

Drink at least 1500 ml water, increase activity, increase fiber, defecate when urge is let

Which action is promoted by vasopressin? Sodium reabsorption Reabsorption of water Tubular secretion of sodium Red blood cell production

Reabsorption of water

A client diagnosed with invasive cancer of the bladder has brachytherapy scheduled. Which successful therapy outcome would the nurse expect with this client? Decrease in urine output Increase in pulse strength Shrinkage of the tumor when scanned Increase in the quantity of white blood cells (WBCs)

Shrinkage of the tumor when scanned

A patient with a history of cardiac problems talks with the nurse about bowel elimination. The nurse stresses to the patient not to strain during bowel movements. Straining can put pressure on the vagas nerve and cause bradycardia. Which physiological function is the nurse explaining? First-degree heart block Eupnea Valsalva maneuver Correct Tachypnea

Valsalva maneuver

A child is administered a rotavirus vaccine. Which adverse medication effect would the nurse monitor for? 1 Intussusception 2 Encephalopathy 3 Thrombocytopenia 4 Guillain-Barré syndrome

1 Intussusception, bowel folds in on itself

For which condition would an infant born with exstrophy of the bladder be at risk? 1 Infection 2 Dehydration 3 Urine retention 4 Intestinal obstruction

1 infection

22. The nurse is caring for a client who had a hip replacement 2 days prior. Which nursing intervention would the nurse perform next? 1 Provide perineal care. 2 Turn and position the client. 3 Give a complete bed bath. 4 Document the bowel movement.

1 provide perineal care

A client is taking fertility medications for the first time. Which adverse effect of the medication would the nurse inform the client about? 1 Vaginitis 2 Constipation 3 Joint swelling 4 Deep vein thrombosis

2 constipation

Which sign and symptom is an associated complication of chronic kidney disease while undergoing peritoneal dialysis? 1 Petechiae 2 Abdominal bruit 3 Cloudy return dialysate 4 Increased blood glucose level

3 cloudy return dialysate

A client with Hodgkin's disease adds doxorubicin to current therapy. Which advice will the nurse provide about this medication? 1 Cease taking any medication that contains vitamin D. 2 Keep the doxorubicin in a dark place protected from light. 3 Expect urine to turn red for a few days after taking this medication. 4 Take the doxorubicin on an empty stomach with large amounts of fluids.

3 expect urine to turn red

Which term is used to describe a client passing air and bubbles during urination? 1 Nocturia 2 Oliguria 3 Pneumaturia 4 Stress incontinence

3 pneumaturia

For optimum nutrition, which intervention would the nurse implement when determining a client, who sustained a cerebrovascular accident (also known as a "brain attack"), needs assistance with eating? 1 Request that the client's food be pureed. 2 Feed the client to conserve the client's energy. 3 Have a family member assist the client with each meal. 4 Encourage the client to participate in the feeding process.

4 encourage the client to participate in the feeding process

For which additional defect would the nurse assess an infant with exstrophy of the bladder? 1 Imperforate anus 2 Absence of one kidney 3 Congenital heart disease 4 Pubic bone malformation

4 public bone malformation

Which assessment finding of a client with heart failure would prompt the nurse to contact the health care provider? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct. 1 Fatigue 2 Orthopnea 3 Pitting edema 4 Dry hacking cough 5 4-pound weight gain

All of the above