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A nurse cares for a client with urinary incontinence. The client states, 'I am so embarrassed. My bladder leaks like a young child's bladder.' How should the nurse respond?
- A. I understand how you feel. I would be mortified.
- B. Incontinence pads will minimize leaks in public.
- C. I can teach you strategies to help control your incontinence.
- D. More women experience incontinence than you might think.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The nurse should accept and acknowledge the client's concerns and assist the client to learn techniques that will help control urinary incontinence.
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A nurse teaches a client about self-catheterization in the home setting. Which statements should the nurse include in this client's teaching?
- A. Use a large human catheter for each catheterization.
- B. Use a large human catheter for each catheterization.
- C. Use lubricant on the tip of the catheter before insertion.
- D. Use lubricant on the tip of the catheter before insertion.
- E. Use lubricant on the tip of the catheter before insertion.
- F. Wash your hands with soap and water before and after catheterization.
- G. Use a clean catheter for each catheterization.
Correct Answer: C,F,G
Rationale: The nurse should teach the client to use lubricant on the tip of the catheter to ease insertion, wash hands with soap and water before and after catheterization to prevent infection, and use a clean catheter for each catheterization to maintain hygiene. Using a large catheter is not recommended as it may cause discomfort or injury.
An emergency department nurse assesses a client with a history of urinary incontinence who presents with extreme dry mouth, constipation, and an inability to void. Which question should the nurse ask first?
- A. Are you drinking plenty of water?
- B. What medications are you taking?
- C. Have you tried laxatives or enemas?
- D. Has this type of thing ever happened before?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Some types of incontinence are treated with anticholinergic medications such as propantheline (Pro-Banthine). Anticholinergic side effects include dry mouth, constipation, and urinary retention. The nurse needs to assess the client's medication list to determine whether the client is taking an anticholinergic medication.
A nurse teaches a client who is starting urinary bladder training. Which statement should the nurse include in this client's teaching?
- A. Use the toilet when you first feel the urge, rather than at specific intervals.
- B. Try to consciously hold your urine until the scheduled toileting time.
- C. The client needs to determine whether the client is taking a 24 hours.
- D. The toileting interval can be increased once you have been continent for a week.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The client should try to hold the urine consciously until the next scheduled toileting time. Toileting should occur at specific intervals during the training. The toileting interval should be no less than every hour.
A nurse assesses a client for risk factors for bladder cancer. Which question should the nurse ask?
- A. Do you smoke cigarettes?
- B. Do you use recreational drugs?
- C. Do you consume alcohol regularly?
- D. Do you have a family history of bladder cancer?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Smoking is known to be a factor that greatly increases the risk of bladder cancer. Alcohol use, recreational drug use, and family history (except medications that contain phenacetin) are not known to significantly increase the risk of developing bladder cancer.
A nurse provides phone triage to a pregnant client. The client states, 'I am experiencing a burning pain when I urinate.' How should the nurse respond?
- A. This means labor will start soon. Prepare to go to the hospital.
- B. You probably have a urinary tract infection. Drink more cranberry juice.
- C. Make an appointment with your provider to have your infection treated.
- D. Your pelvic wall is weakening. Pelvic muscle exercises should help.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pregnant clients with a urinary tract infection require prompt and aggressive treatment because cystitis can lead to acute pyelonephritis during pregnancy. The nurse should encourage the client to make an appointment and have the infection treated.