Chapter 61: Concepts of Care for Patients With Urinary Problem

Chapter 61: Concepts of Care for Patients With Urinary Problems 1. The nurse assesses a client who has possible bladder cancer. What common assessment finding associated with this type of cancer would the nurse expect? a. Urinary retention b. Urinary incontinence c. Painless hematuria d. Difficulty urinating - qualified answersANS: C The classic and most common finding in clients who have bladder cancer is painless and intermittent hematuria that can be with gross or microscopic. Dysuria, frequency, and urgency occur in clients who have bladder infection or obstruction. 1. Which adverse drug effects will the nurse assess for in a hospitalized client who is prescribed an anticholinergic drug to manage incontinence? (Select all that apply.) A. Insomnia B. Blurred vision C. Constipation D. Dry mouth E. Loss of sphincter control F. Increased sweating G. Worsening mental function