The perinatal nurse teaches the student nurse about the physiological changes in pregnancy that most often contribute to the increased incidence of urinary tract infections. These changes include: Select all answers that apply
A) Relaxation of the smooth muscle of the urinary sphincter
B) Relaxation of the smooth muscle of the bladder
C) Inadequate emptying of the bladder
D) Increased incidence of bacteriuria
A
Relaxation of the smooth muscle of the urinary sphincter
B
Relaxation of the smooth muscle of the bladder
C
Inadequate emptying of the bladder
D
Increased incidence of bacteriuria
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A) do Kegel exercises daily C) limit the amount of fluid intake B) void every hour while awake D) take a laxative every night
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a. has a synergistic effect. b. diminishes the drug's effect. c. causes no effect. d. stimulates metabolism of the drug.
An older adult patient has fallen in her home and is brought to the emergency department by ambulance with a suspected fractured hip. X-rays confirm a fracture of the left femoral neck
When planning assessments during the patient's presurgical care, the nurse should be aware of the patient's heightened risk of what complication? A) Osteomyelitis B) Avascular necrosis C) Phantom pain D) Septicemia
Healthy adults often experience decreased strength and endurance in performing activities as they age. This can be attributed to
A) an increase in cholecystokinin production. B) a decrease in lean muscle mass. C) lowered absorption of vitamin D. D) depression.