Clients taking phenazopyridine (Pyridium) for the treatment of a urinary tract infection should be told:
a. to limit their fluid intake.
b. to avoid the use of acidic juices
c. that their urine may decrease in volume.
d. that their urine may turn orange-red.
ANS: D
Feedback
A Incorrect: Clients taking antimicrobial agents for any type of infection should be encouraged to consume 3,000-4,000 mL of fluid/day.
B Incorrect: Clients with urinary tract infections should be encouraged to drink acidic fluids to acidify the urine.
C Incorrect: Phenazopyridine does not decrease urine output.
D Correct: Phenazopyridine normally causes the client's urine to turn orange-red, which may frighten the client (who may believe there is bleeding).
You might also like to view...
The nurse is caring for a client who is of Filipino descent. He arrived at the hospital with his entire extended family, who indicated that they intended to remain in his room to assist in his care
What should be the highest priority action on the part of the nurse? a. Call the physician for an order to limit the number of family members allowed in the room. b. Ask the client to ask his family members to limit themselves to only two in the room. c. Ask the nurse manager to be present when the nurse explains the situation to the family. d. Recognize that this is a behavior that may be part of the Filipino culture.
A resident has a communicable disease. The nurse tells you that droplet precautions are needed. You know that droplets are produced by:
a. Splashes and sprays of blood, body fluids, secretions, or excretions b. Coughing, sneezing, or talking c. Chickenpox or the measles d. Touching surfaces or care items in the person's room
The nurse manager determines that a staff nurse demonstrates compassion when providing client care. What did the manager observe to come to this conclusion?
1. A nurse who has expert technical skills and has the most experience with critical care 2. A nurse who routinely gives back rubs to clients before they go to sleep 3. A nurse who has written procedures and policies in language that is both professional and realistic 4. A nurse who takes time to understand the spiritual needs of clients
Which situation could pose a threat to a client's personal hygiene?
1. A client has a newly formed ileostomy. 2. A client performs meticulous foot care. 3. A German client refuses to bathe everyday. 4. The room temperature is set at 72°F.