A patient has been prescribed phenazopyridine (Pyridium) for urinary tract symptoms related to the infection. The patient asks why she is taking this medication. What is the most appropriate response by the nurse?
A) "The medicine is used to treat urinary retention."
B) "The medicine will stop the blood in the urine."
C) "The medicine will decrease the pain."
D) "The medicine will prevent hesitancy."
C
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a. is a very rare problem. b. affects nearly two thirds of patients. c. has a low mortality once renal replacement therapy has been initiated. d. has little effect on morbidity, mortality, or quality of life.
The stages of wound healing are: a. haemostasis, infection, reconstructive and scabformation
b. haemostasis, inflammation, reconstructive andmaturation. c. homeostasis, infection, reconstructive and scabformation. d. homeostasis, inflammation, reconstructive and maturation.
A resident washes her hands over and over many times during the day. This behavior is a:
a. Hallucination b. Defense mechanism c. Phobia d. Compulsion
Which of the following is an appropriate way that nursing assistants help residents in long-term care express their sexuality?
A. Encourage friendships and relationships between residents. B. Assist residents with personal hygiene and follow their preferences for hair styling, makeup, shaving, and so on. C. Share support and offer compliments on the residents' appearance. D. All of these are appropriate.