The nurse is reviewing the urinalysis of a client suspected of having a urinary tract infection. The potential diagnosis will be supported by the presence of:

A) protein.
B) calculi.
C) pus.
D) casts.


Answer: C) pus.

Feedback: Pyuria is the presence of pus in the urine. Pyuria occurs in the presence of any UTI.

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The nurse is caring for an older client that has requested time to pray. Which interventions are most appropriate to facilitate the client's ability to perform the ritual? Select all that apply.

1. Request a chaplain 2. Defer scheduled activities 3. Remain with the client during prayer 4. Encourage the client to pray when family are visiting 5. Ask questions about the client's beliefs

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When describing cognitive behavioral therapy, it would be stressed that nursing is responsible for: (Select all that apply.)

a. providing direct patient care. b. assisting in actual psychotherapy sessions. c. participating in planning the treatment program. d. teaching family members how to use cognitive behavioral techniques. e. reinforcing the expectations of the planned interventions of the treatment plan.

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The nurse is helping a patient describe where her family is located in relation to the social network. The nurse is creating

a. an ecomap c. a family tree b. a genogram d. family care plan

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What goal is the most important goal for the nurse to approach first?

A. The goal that best matches the agency's policies and procedures B. The goal that can be done "behind the scenes" without any effort from the family C. The goal easiest for the nurse to complete because of her/his expertise D. The goal the family believes is the most important

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