A client with a urinary tract infection has been started on nitrofurantoin, a urinary antiseptic medication, and is taught about the foods that will maintain the urinary pH in the acid range. Which food does the nurse tell the client to eliminate from the diet while taking this medication?
A. Prunes
B. Oranges
C. Rhubarb
D. Cranberries
Ans: C. Rhubarb
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A tendency of biologic systems to maintain stability of the internal environment while conti-nually adjusting to changes is _____
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
A patient scheduled for a laparoscopic cholecystectomy asks the nurse why a surgical consent for a laparotomy must also be completed. How should the nurse respond?
1. "By signing both now, you'll never have to sign another one. We'll keep the extra on file for the future." 2. "Surgeons base their decision on whether to do the procedure laparoscopically or with a full incision on many factors. With this signed, the surgeon has options." 3. "You will be ready if the laparoscopic operating rooms are busy today." 4. "The surgeon will start the procedure laproscopically but may need to make an incision to complete the procedure."
A 60-year-old male has had a prostatectomy. The nurse is teaching the client about some issues he will face after recovery. The client is overly stressed upon hearing that he may have episode of incontinence at his age
Which of the following would the nurse teach the client to help minimize this problem? 1. Restrict fluids when in public 2. Perform Kegel exercises 3. Ask the physician for incontinence medication 4. Change the Foley catheter bag daily