Chapter 53--Urinary Dysfunction: Nursing Management
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. A client is being evaluated for a lower urinary tract infection. Which of the following symptoms would
the nurse expect to find?
1. Cloudy urine
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Chapter 53--Urinary Dysfunction: Nursing Management
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. A client is being evaluated for a lower urinary tract infection. Which of the following symptoms would
the nurse expect to find?
1. Cloudy urine
2. Flank pain
3. Nausea
4. Temperature 102.9°F
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PTS: 1 DIF: Apply
REF: Urinary Tract Infection: Assessment with Clinical Manifestations
2. An elderly client is diagnosed with a urinary tract infection. Which of the following will the nurse
most likely assess in this client?
1. Jaundice
2. Vomiting
3. Poor eating habits
4. Change in mental status
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PTS: 1 DIF: Apply
REF: Urinary Tract Infection: Assessment with Clinical Manifestations
3. A nurse is collecting a post-void residual urine volume for a client. Which of the following volumes
would be abnormal?
1. 30 mL
2. 60 mL
3. 95 mL
4. 125 mL
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REF: Box 53-1 Summary of Diagnostic Tests for UTI
4. A client is prescribed trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole for a urinary tract infection. Which of the
following instructions would not be appropriate for this medication?
1. Complete all the medication even if you feel better.
2. Drink extra water during the day.
3. Take on an empty stomach with water.
4. Take with an antacid.
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REF: Box 53-2 Common Medications Used with Patients with UTI
5. A client with a urinary tract infection is being discharged with a prescription for ciprofloxacin. The
nurse should include which of the following discharge instructions?
1. “Do not take within 2 hours of antacid use.”
2. “Limit fluids.”
3. “Restrict activity”
4. “Expect to be nauseated with this medication.”
PTS: 1 DIF: Apply
REF: Box 53-2 Common Medications Used with Patients with UTI
6. A client is recovering from a cystoscopy. The nurse would expect to assess which of the following
regarding the client’s urine after the procedure?
1. Anuria
2. Blood clots
3. Hematuria
4. Pink-tinged
PTS: 1 DIF: Analyze REF: Urinary Tract Infection: Diagnostic Tests
7. A client is being treated for interstitial cystitis. Which of the following medications would not be
prescribed for this client?
1. Cortisone acetate (Cortone)
2. Dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO)
3. Pimecrolimus (Elidel)
4. Polysulfate sodium (Elmiron)
PTS: 1 DIF: Analyze
REF: Box 53-4 Common Medications Used with Patients with IC
8. After being diagnosed, a client asks the nurse “What is pyelonephritis?” The nurse should respond:
1. “Pyelonephritis is an infection of the bladder.”
2. “Pyelonephritis is an infection of the urethra.”
3. “Pyelonephritis is an infection of the prostate.”
4. “Pyelonephritis is a common infection that needs to be treated to prevent complications.”
PTS: 1 DIF: Apply REF: Pyelonephritis: Pathophysiology
9. The nurse is reviewing the health history of a client diagnosed with glomerulonephritis. Which of the
medical conditions would be a risk factor for developing glomerulonephritis?
1. Asthma
2. Hypertension
3. Recent “strep throat”
4. Renal failure
PTS: 1 DIF: Analyze REF: Glomerulonephritis: Etiology
10. The nurse is assessing a client diagnosed with glomerulonephritis. Which of the following findings is
consistent with this disorder?
1. Brown urine
2. Hip pain
3. Hypotension
4. Bradycardia
PTS: 1 DIF: Apply
REF: Glomerulonephritis: Assessment with Clinical Manifestations
11. A client is diagnosed with nephrotic syndrome. Which of the following is the nurse most likely going
to assess in this client?
1. Glucosuria
2. Proteinuria
3. Hematuria
4. Oliguria
PTS: 1 DIF: Apply
REF: Nephrotic Syndrome: Assessment with Clinical Manifestations
12. A client is surprised to learn that his acute pain is caused by a kidney stone. The nurse should instruct
the client that the most common type of renal calculi is composed of:
1. calcium.
2. cystine.
3. struvite.
4. uric acid.
PTS: 1 DIF: Apply
REF: Urinary Tract Calculi (Urolithiasis): Pathophysiology
13. A client is hospitalized with kidney trauma resulting in lacerations to the parenchyma. Which of the
following would be included in the management of this client’s care?
1. Bed rest with antibiotic therapy
2. Restrict fluids
3. Encourage early ambulation
4. Nephrectomy
PTS: 1 DIF: Analyze
REF: Renal System Trauma: Planning and Implementation
14. The nurse is reviewing a client’s risk factors for the development of renal cancer. Which of the
following would be considered a risk factor for the development of this disease?
1. Cigarette smoking
2. Being underweight
3. History of hypotension
4. History of type 2 diabetes mellitus
PTS: 1 DIF: Analyze REF: Box 53-7 Causes for Renal Cancer
15. A client is scheduled for surgery to remove the bladder and create a urinary diversion. If the client has
a history of complications after surgery, the type of urinary diversion that might be indicated would be:
1. continent diversion with a surgical opening to the abdomen.
2. continent diversion with a replacement bladder made out of intestine.
3. noncontinent diversion with anastomose of the ureters to the anterior wall.
4. noncontinent diversion with anastomose of the ureters to the rectum.
PTS: 1 DIF: Analyze REF: Urinary Diversion: Surgery
MULTIPLE RESPONSE
1. The nurse is instructing a client on ways to prevent urinary tract infections. Which of the following
should be included in these instructions? (Select all that apply.)
1. Drink cranberry juice.
2. Drink eight glasses of water.
3. Take baths instead of showers.
4. Urinate before and after intercourse.
5. In women, wipe back to front after voiding.
6. Take the prescribed medication until the symptoms subside
PTS: 1 DIF: Apply
REF: Patient Playbook: Considerations for Patient Teaching
2. A client is diagnosed with an upper urinary tract infection. Which structures are affected by this
infection? (Select all that apply.)
1. Bladder
2. Kidney
3. Prostate
4. Ureters
5. Urethra
6. Rectum
PTS: 1 DIF: Apply REF: Urinary Tract Infection: Pathophysiology
3. The nurse is instructing a client on ways to reduce formation of future kidney stones. Which of the
following should be included in these instructions? (Select all that apply.)
1. Drink plenty of fluids.
2. Drink soft drinks.
3. Limit the intake of spinach.
4. Take a vitamin B-12 supplement or eat foods rich in vitamin B-12.
5. Take a magnesium citrate supplement or eating foods rich in magnesium citrate.
6. Adjust calcium intake.
PTS: 1 DIF: Apply REF: Patient Playbook: Self-Care Nutrition Advice
4. A client is diagnosed with renal vein thrombosis. The nurse realizes that which of the following could
be indicated in this client’s plan of care? (Select all that apply.)
1. Corticosteroids
2. Nephrectomy
3. Anticoagulants
4. Antihypertensives
5. Surgical intervention
6. Antibiotics
PTS: 1 DIF: Analyze REF: Table 53-6 Renal Vascular Disorders
5. The nurse is assessing a client for type of urinary incontinence. Which of the following are considered
types of this disorder? (Select all that apply.)
1. Stress
2. Radical
3. Urge
4. Temporary
5. Overflow
6. Functional
PTS: 1 DIF: Analyze REF: Box 53-9 Types of Incontinence
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