The nurse is reviewing the history and physical of a patient who has an infection. What term would the nurse understand describes an infection of the kidneys?
a. Urethritis
b. Cystitis
c. Pyelonephritis
d. Hepatitis
ANS: C
Pyelonephritis is infection of the renal pelvis, tubules, and interstitial tissue of one or both kidneys.
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The health care team consists of the licensed practical/vocational nurse, a clinical nurse specialist in geriatrics, a social worker, a physical therapist, and occupational therapist, a speech pathologist, a psychologist, and a rehabilitation physician. The nurse notes that the client stated she feels a little blue and wanted the drapes pulled and to be left alone. The client refuses to participate in rehab activities today. The client's family shared that they are worried about the costs of the rehab because the Medicare limit has been met. Which action is best? A) Contact the rehab physician about the recent changes and receive orders to help the client with her problems. B) Discuss all of the findings during the daily rounds with the entire team for a multidisciplinary approach. C) Discuss the financial concerns that the family has with the social worker, so the client and family can focus on rehab. D) Discuss the findings with the clinical nurse specialist and the psychologist because the client is exhibiting signs of depression, and intervention is needed right away.