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The home health nurse suggests the use of complementary and alternative therapies to prevent and/or treat urinary tract infections (UTIs). Which liquid is an example of such therapies?
- A. Grape juice
- B. Caffeine
- C. Tea
- D. Cranberry juice
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Cranberry (Cranberry Plus, Ultra Cranberry) has been used to prevent urinary tract infections (UTIs), particularly in women prone to recurrent infection. It has also been used to treat acute UTI. Monitor patients for lack of therapeutic effect. Caffeine and tea will increase diuresis but not prevent UTI.
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Why are pediatric patients, especially girls, susceptible to urinary tract infections?
- A. Genetically females have a weaker immune system.
- B. Females have a short and proximal urethra in relation to the vagina.
- C. Girls are more sexually active than males.
- D. Girls have a weakened musculature and sphincter tone.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pediatric patients, especially girls, are susceptible to urinary tract infections because of the short urethra.
Which type of diet will the patient be encouraged to eat during the active phase of acute renal failure?
- A. A diet high in sodium
- B. A diet high in potassium
- C. A diet high in carbohydrates
- D. A diet high in fluid sources
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The patient with acute renal failure would need a high carbohydrate diet. Potassium and sodium are restricted as well as excess fluids.
Acute glomerulonephritis is commonly a result of a preexisting infection of b-hemolytic ___.
- A. streptococci
Correct Answer: streptococci
Rationale: The health history commonly reveals that the onset of acute glomerulonephritis is preceded by b-hemolytic streptococcal infection.
As the body breaks down protein, nitrogen wastes are broken down into urea, ammonia, and which other product?
- A. nitrogen.
- B. uric acid.
- C. nitrates.
- D. creatinine.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: As proteins break down, nitrogenous wastes-urea, ammonia, and creatinine-are produced.
Exercises to increase muscle tone of the pelvic floor are known as ___ exercises.
- A. Kegel
Correct Answer: Kegel
Rationale: Women with weakened structures of the pelvic floor are prone to stress incontinence. For the female patient, Kegel exercises are helpful; 10 repetitions, 5 to 10 times a day, are suggested to improve muscle tone.