A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a female client about preventing urinary tract infections (UTIs). Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
- A. Drink 16 oz of cranberry juice each day.
- B. Use an over-the-counter douche product after intercourse.
- C. Wait to void until the bladder feels full.
- D. Wear underwear made from nylon.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Drinking 16 oz of cranberry juice daily helps prevent UTIs by inhibiting bacterial adhesion to the urinary tract lining.
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A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who is postoperative following a total hip arthroplasty. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
- A. Position the lower extremities so that they are touching.
- B. Ensure that the client's heels are touching the bed.
- C. Instruct the client to avoid movement of the affected leg.
- D. Prevent hip flexion of the affected extremity.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Preventing hip flexion of the affected extremity is correct because excessive hip flexion can increase the risk of dislocation after a total hip arthroplasty.
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has osteoarthritis and is taking acetaminophen for pain management. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
- A. Apply an ice pack to painful joints for 20 minutes, 3 times a day.
- B. Take a dose of aspirin on days when you have more pain.
- C. Increase your water intake to 2 liters per day.
- D. Participate in high impact aerobics to increase joint mobility.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Increasing water intake to 2 liters daily supports joint lubrication and overall health in osteoarthritis management.
A nurse is preparing to administer ondansetron 4 mg IM stat. The amount available is ondansetron for injection 2 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. (Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero))
Correct Answer: 2 mL
Rationale: 4 mg ÷ 2 mg/mL = 2 mL. The nurse should administer 2 mL.
A nurse is caring for a client who is 1 day postoperative following a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) and has a continuous bladder irrigation in place. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? (Select all that apply.)
- A. Contact the surgeon if the client reports a continual need to void.
- B. Use sterile technique when preparing the irrigation solution.
- C. Add the amount of bladder irrigation to the total output.
- D. Notify the surgeon if the urine is bright red or has large clots.
- E. Make sure the drainage tubing is patent and without obstruction.
Correct Answer: B,D,E
Rationale: Using sterile technique, notifying the surgeon for bright red urine or clots, and ensuring tubing patency are critical to prevent infection, manage bleeding, and maintain irrigation effectiveness.
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has end-stage kidney disease and is waiting for transport to dialysis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
- A. Diaphoresis.
- B. Hypotension.
- C. Peripheral edema.
- D. Facial flushing.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Peripheral edema is common in end-stage kidney disease due to the kidneys' inability to remove excess fluid.
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