ATI Elimination Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified

ATI Elimination Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified What color of urine may indicate dehydration? Dark amber What is the most common cause of urinary tract infections in females? Improper wiping from back to front What position helps promote complete bladder emptying in female clients? Sitting upright on the toilet What is a normal adult urinary output per hour? At least 30 mL What should a nurse encourage to help prevent constipation? Increase fiber and fluid intake 2 What is a common sign of a fecal impaction? Oozing of liquid stool What is the best time to collect a urine specimen for culture? First morning void What can a nurse suggest to reduce nighttime urination in older adults? Limit fluid intake 2 hours before bedtime What is the term for absence of urine production? Anuria What is the term for painful urination? Dysuria What can bright red blood in stool indicate? Lower gastrointestinal bleeding 3 What is a key nursing intervention for a patient with a urinary catheter? Keep the drainage bag below the level of the bladder What is the primary risk of chronic constipation in elderly patients? Fecal impaction What is the purpose of a bladder scan? To assess for urinary retention What should be avoided before collecting a stool sample for occult blood testing? Red meat and vitamin C What is a common cause of stress incontinence? Weak pelvic floor muscles What type of incontinence is associated with sudden, strong urges to void? Urge incontinence 4 What dietary change helps prevent kidney stone formation?