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Prepare for medical-surgical nursing exams with this comprehensive Lewis Medical-Surgical Nursing exam review focused on renal and urological problems for 2026–2027. This study resource provides focused coverage of common kidney and urinary system disorders, patient assessment, clinical manifestations, diagnostic considerations, nursing interventions, and essential principles of renal and urological care. Review important topics such as acute kidney injury, chronic kidney disease, renal failure, urinary tract infections, kidney stones, fluid and electrolyte imbalances, urinary disorders, dialysis, and related nursing management. Strengthen your understanding of how nurses assess patients with renal and urological conditions, recognize changes in health status, support treatment plans, monitor complications, and provide safe patient-centered care. Use this exam review for medical-surgical nursing quizzes, exams, assignments, classroom study, clinical preparation, or independent review. It is designed to reinforce high-yield renal and urological nursing concepts, improve clinical reasoning, identify knowledge gaps, and support effective preparation for nursing assessments and exams in 2026–2027.

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Lewis Medical-Surgical Nursing _ Renal & Urological Problems
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Lewis Medical-Surgical Nursing | Renal
& Urological Problems Exam Review
2026/2027




Lewis Medical-Surgical Nursing _ Renal & Urological Problems
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A patient returns to the clinic with recurrent dysuria after being treated with trimethoprim
and sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim) for 3 days. Which action will the nurse plan to take?
a. Remind the patient about the need to drink 1000 mL of fluids daily.
b. Obtain a midstream urine specimen for culture and sensitivity testing.
c. Teach the patient to take the prescribed Bactrim for at least 3 more days.
d. Suggest that the patient use acetaminophen (Tylenol) to treat the symptoms.


B


The nurse determines that instruction regarding prevention of future urinary tract infections
(UTIs) for a patient with cystitis has been effective when the patient states,
a. "I can use vaginal sprays to reduce bacteria."
b. "I will drink a quart of water or other fluids every day."
c. "I will wash with soap and water before sexual intercourse."
d. "I will empty my bladder every 3 to 4 hours during the day."


D




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Which information will the nurse include when teaching the patient with a urinary tract
infection (UTI) about the use of phenazopyridine (Pyridium)?
a. Take the medication for at least 7 days.
b. Use sunscreen while taking the Pyridium.
c. The urine may turn a reddish-orange color.
d. Use the Pyridium before sexual intercourse.


C




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