Urinary Elimination Questions and
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What is the normal daily urine output for a healthy adult?
✔✔A. 1,200 to 1,500 mL
B. 500 to 700 mL
C. 2,500 to 3,000 mL
D. 100 to 300 mL
A client reports burning with urination. This is most likely a sign of
A. Urinary retention
✔✔B. Urinary tract infection
C. Polyuria
D. Incontinence
Which action supports a sterile catheterization technique?
✔✔A. Maintaining sterile gloves when inserting the catheter
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,B. Using clean gloves during insertion
C. Touching the catheter tip to the bed before insertion
D. Lubricating the catheter after insertion
The term "anuria" refers to
A. Increased frequency of urination
✔✔B. Absence of urine production
C. Difficulty initiating urination
D. Painful urination
Which factor can lead to urinary retention?
A. Diuretic use
B. High fluid intake
✔✔C. Enlarged prostate
D. Excessive sweating
A client with limited mobility needs to urinate. The best nursing action is to
A. Limit fluid intake
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,B. Insert a Foley catheter
✔✔C. Provide a bedside commode
D. Ask the client to hold urine
What is a common symptom of a lower urinary tract infection?
✔✔A. Dysuria
B. High blood pressure
C. Vomiting
D. Joint pain
A nurse is assessing a client for urinary incontinence. Which question is most appropriate?
✔✔A. "Do you ever leak urine when you cough or laugh?"
B. "Do you drink enough water daily?"
C. "Do you have difficulty walking?"
D. "Do you like using the toilet?"
A nurse notes cloudy, foul-smelling urine in a catheterized client. The priority action is to
A. Flush the catheter
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, B. Apply a warm compress
✔✔C. Notify the healthcare provider
D. Clamp the catheter
A client voids 100 mL every 3 hours and reports constant pressure in the lower abdomen. The
nurse suspects
A. Diabetes
✔✔B. Urinary retention
C. Urinary incontinence
D. Renal failure
Which intervention promotes urinary elimination in a client with decreased output?
✔✔A. Encourage fluid intake
B. Apply ice to the abdomen
C. Restrict movement
D. Limit restroom visits
Which action prevents backflow of urine in a catheterized patient?
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