NURSING NR 601 NR 601 WEEK 6 QUIZ

Which of the following symptoms is the most common subjective complaint of a woman presenting with an uncomplicated urinary tract infection? urinary frequency fever gastrointestinal upset suprapubic tenderness Dysuria is a classic presenting symptom in women with UTIs. Kennedy p. 289 Question 2 2 / 2 pts An 89-year-old patient was recently an inpatient for pneumonia and was bedridden for 1 week. He presents today, to the office, with dysuria and suprapubic tenderness, accompanied by fever and increased confusion. Based on his recent history, which of the following conditions may be developing? Cystitis distended bladder prostate enlargement pulmonary embolus Predisposing factors to the development of cystitis in older adults include indwelling catheters, urethral or condom catheters, incontinence (urinary and fecal), cognitive impairment, neurological conditions that impair bladder emptying, and diabetes, which can lead to neurogenic bladder. Kennedy p. 289 Question 3 2 / 2 pts What bacteria colony count is required to diagnose uncomplicated cystitis? 10^5