While presenting a panel discussion to a group of parents about urinary tract infections (UTIs) in children, one of the parents asks the nurse, "Why would my daughter be more at risk than my son?" Which response by the nurse would be most
accurate?
A) "Girls have a smaller bladder size than boys do."
B) "A girl's urethra is closer to the rectal opening."
C) "A girl's urethra is longer than a boy's urethra."
D) "Her kidneys are less well protected."
B
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The student nurse is learning how to reduce the stigma associated with mental illness. Which of the following statements by the student nurse reflects that learning has taken place?
1. "We're admitting another schizophrenic who hears God talking." 2. "A 19-year-old who reports hearing voices is being admitted with a diagnosis of psychosis not otherwise specified." 3. "We're admitting another crazy client." 4. "They've added another paranoid to the unit."
The nurse is conducting an admission assessment for a client and notes skin vitiligo, which is highly visible even from a distance
The client asks the nurse to place a "No Visitors" sign on the door. The client states, "I hate the way my skin looks. Some people just stare at me." Which nursing diagnosis should be incorporated into the client's plan of care? 1. Defensive coping. 2. Risk for loneliness. 3. Deficient knowledge. 4. Disturbed body image.
While reviewing a newborn's medical record, the nurse notes that the chest x-ray shows a ground glass pattern. The nurse interprets this as indicative of:
A) Respiratory distress syndrome B) Transient tachypnea of the newborn C) Asphyxia D) Persistent pulmonary hypertension
Patients taking prescription drugs such as anticoagulants, hypoglycemics, and antidepressants are especially at risk for ________ interactions.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).