Exam 5: Elimination

The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)who is experiencing an increase in symptoms.Which statement by the client would best explain the source of the increased symptoms?

The nurse conducts education for a client who is experiencing urinary incontinence.Which statement by the client indicates the need for further education?

The nurse is admitting a child who has had diarrhea for 1 week.Which goal is appropriate for this client when writing the plan of care?

The nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing intermittent diarrhea.The client has been advised to increase the amount of soluble fiber in the diet.Which food selections by the client indicate that teaching has been effective? Select all that apply.

A client is recovering from prostate surgery on a medical-surgical unit.The client will be ready for discharge within the next few days.Which teaching point is appropriate for this client?

A novice nurse is providing care to clients on a urology unit.When providing care to a group of clients,which client does the novice nurse identify as being at the greatest risk for developing urinary stones?

The client admitted with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)is prescribed an alpha-adrenergic blocker.The client is prescribed prazosin (Minipress)for the treatment of BPH.When providing care to this client,which is a priority assessment related to this medication?

The nurse is caring for a client with a history of kidney stones.The stones have been analyzed and are all composed of calcium phosphate.Based on this data,which foods should the nurse teach the client to avoid?

The home health nurse is providing care to a client with a history of constipation.The healthcare provider prescribed psyllium mucilloid (Metamucil)for the client.After providing medication teaching for this client,which statement indicate the need for further education?

A client with urinary calculi is admitted to the hospital.When planning care for this client,which goal is most appropriate?

The nurse is providing care to a client who is experiencing constipation.The healthcare provider prescribes Metamucil,a bulk-forming laxative.Which is a nursing consideration when administering this medication to the client?

The nurse is caring for a client with functional incontinence.Which are factors in the development of this type of incontinence? Select all that apply.

A client in the ambulatory care clinic tells the nurse about experiencing frequent diarrhea.The nurse inquires about the client's diet.Which statement from the client would be of greatest concern for the nurse?

The nurse is caring for a client with a history of urinary tract infections (UTIs).Which action by the nurse would decrease the risk of the client experiencing future UTIs?

The nurse is assigned to a postpartum client who had an anesthetic block during labor and delivery.When providing care for this client,which does the nurse anticipate?

The nurse is providing training for the clinical staff of a skilled care facility and wants to include information on functional incontinence.Which risk factors for functional incontinence will the nurse include in the training? Select all that apply.

The charge nurse is observing a newly licensed nurse catheterize an older adult client admitted with an enlarged prostate.Which action by the newly licensed nurse requires intervention from the charge nurse?

The nurse is reviewing discharge instructions with the mother of a toddler who was hospitalized for constipation.Which statement made by the toddler's mother indicates the need for further education?

The nurse is providing care to a client who is diagnosed with mild benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).Which lifestyle change is appropriate for this client?

The nurse on the medical unit is admitting an older adult client whose primary symptoms include fatigue,pruritus,and pain in the right flank area.When conducting this client's assessment,which technique is the most appropriate?