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1. A patient with bowel obstruction is experiencing severe dehydration. What
should be prioritized in their treatment plan?
Bowel rest
Immediate surgery
NG tube insertion
Correction of fluid and electrolyte imbalances
2. When diverticula become inflamed and infected, this is called __ _.
diverticulitis
proctitis
irritable bowel syndrome
diverticulosis
3. What is the lab test commonly used by health care providers to evaluate for a
variety of disorders, including bladder infections or UTIs, kidney infections,
kidney disease, and diabetes??
24-Hour Urine Collection
Urinalysis
Urine Culture
4. A patient who recently underwent BPH surgery begins to exhibit signs of
postobstructive diuresis. What should the nursing intervention focus on to
prevent complications?
Encouraging increased fluid intake immediately.
, Restricting fluid intake to prevent overload.
Administering diuretics to reduce urine output.
Monitoring fluid balance and vital signs closely.
5. Describe the significance of elevated BUN and creatinine levels in the
context of BPH.
Elevated BUN and creatinine levels are unrelated to urinary health.
Elevated BUN and creatinine levels suggest liver dysfunction.
Elevated BUN and creatinine levels indicate a normal prostate
function.
Elevated BUN and creatinine levels may indicate kidney impairment
due to urinary obstruction caused by BPH.
6. What is Diverticulitis?
lack of the digestive enzyme, lactase
inflammation of the pancreas
gastric acid flows backward from the stomach into the esophagus,
causing inflammation and pain
infection/inflammation of diverticula
7. Bowel/intestinal obstruction is a condition characterized by:
A blockage in the small or large intestine
A weakening of the intestinal wall
Inflammation of the intestine
None of the above
,8. If a patient presents with symptoms of severe abdominal pain and fever, what
assessment would be critical to determine the possibility of peritonitis?
A blood test to check for anemia.
A thorough abdominal examination to check for tenderness and
rigidity.
A chest X-ray to evaluate lung function.
A urine test to assess for urinary tract infection.
9. Kidney stones are hard deposits made of minerals and salts that form in urine
within the kidney and primarily seem to occur due to which of the following
scenarios?
dehydration
excess body weight
certain supplements and medications
diet issues
10. What is one physical finding that can be observed during an examination for
benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH)?
Abdominal tenderness
Presence of kidney stones
Enlarged prostate on digital rectal exam
Decreased urine output
11. Describe the dietary recommendations for managing urinary calculi and
explain their significance.
Patients should only focus on increasing their protein intake.
, Patients should consume more high-fat foods and reduce fluid intake.
Patients are advised to restrict high oxalate foods, avoid excessive
protein and sodium, and increase non-sugar sweetened drink
intake.
Patients are encouraged to eat more fruits and vegetables without
restrictions.
12. Describe how Tamsulosin aids patients with BPH in managing their
symptoms.
Tamsulosin reduces the size of the prostate to alleviate pressure on
the urethra.
Tamsulosin helps by relaxing the muscles in the prostate and
bladder neck, which improves urinary flow.
Tamsulosin increases the production of urine to flush out the bladder.
Tamsulosin acts as an antibiotic to prevent infections in the urinary
tract.
13. A patient presents with recurrent urinary calculi. Which dietary
recommendation would be most appropriate to help prevent future stone
formation?
Increase protein consumption.
Limit fruit and vegetable intake.
Increase fluid intake to stay hydrated.
Reduce calcium intake significantly.
14. If a patient experiences persistent urinary obstruction despite medication for
BPH, what might be the next recommended intervention?
Regular monitoring without intervention