Fundamentals of Nursing - Chapter 45 - Urinary Elimination exam with complete solution graded A+

A female patient reports that she is experiencing burning on urination, frequency, and urgency. The nurse notes that a clean-voided urine specimen is markedly cloudy. The probable cause of these symptoms and findings is: A. Cystitis. B. Hematuria. C. Pyelonephritis. D. Dysuria. - A A male patient returned from the operating room 6 hours ago with a cast on his right arm. He has not yet voided. Which action would be the most beneficial in assisting the patient to void? A. Suggest he stand at the bedside B. Stay with the patient C. Give him the urinal to use in bed D. Tell him that, if he doesn't urinate, he will be catheterized - A Elimination changes that result from inability of the bladder to empty properly may cause which of the following? (Select all that apply.) A. Incontinence B. Frequency C. Urgency D. Urinary retention E. Urinary tract infection - ALL OF THE ABOVE An older male patient states that he is having problems starting and stopping his stream of urine and he feels the urgency to void. The best way to assist this patient is to: A. Help him stand to void. B. Place a condom catheter.C. Have him practice Credé's method. D. Initiate Kegel exercises. - D