NURS 372 exam 3 Questions With Complete Solutions.

An older patient describes having to go to the bathroom more frequently at night. What manifestation is this patient experiencing? 1. Fluid overload 2. Increased glycosuria 3. Normal changes of aging 4. Impairment of drug excretion correct answer: 3. Normal changes of aging An older patient who has been experiencing a fever, nausea, and vomiting has a urine specific gravity below normal. The patient denies being thirsty. What should the nurse suspect the patient is experiencing? 1. Dehydration 2. Fluid overload 3. Congestive heart failure 4. Normal changes of aging correct answer: 1. Dehydration The nurse is having difficulty inserting a urinary catheter in an older female patient. Which position should the nurse use to help facilitate the insertion of the catheter? 1. Side-lying lifting up the buttock 2. Supine with the bed flat, legs bent and apart 3. Supine with the HOB elevated at 30 degrees 4. Supine with the head of bed (HOB) elevated at 90 degrees correct answer: 1. Side-lying lifting up the buttock An older female patient asks the home care nurse what can be done to help with painful intercourse. What recommendations should the nurse make to the patient?