The nurse outlines the age-related changes that occur in the urinary system, which include: (Select all that apply.)
a. hypertrophy of the prostate.
b. decrease in secretion of renin.
c. decrease in muscle tone of bladder.
d. enlargement of bladder.
e. increase in ability to concentrate urine.
A, B, C
As the urinary system ages, the bladder size shrinks and the kidney loses its ability to concentrate urine.
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A) Excess fluid volume loss B) Elevated body temperature C) Numbness and paresthesia D) Disturbance of body image
The wife of a critically ill patient asks the nurse for help in making end-of-life care decisions for her husband. What action by the nurse is indicated?
1. Encourage the wife to recall any discussions with her husband about his wishes. 2. Encourage the wife to discontinue aggressive medical treatments as soon as possible. 3. Tell the wife what most other families have done in similar situations in the past. 4. Refer the wife to social services for information about end of life.
A patient who has been taking amiloride (Midamor) for the past 3 months reports that she must shave her legs more frequently. What is the nurse's best action?
a. Hold the next dose and notify the prescriber immediately. b. Instruct the patient to stop taking oral contraceptives while she is taking this drug. c. Document the response and reassure the patient that this is an expected side ef-fect. d. Ask the patient whether she has noticed any changes in the thickness of her scalp hair.
A postoperative patient complains of abdominal bloating and discomfort. The nurse caring for this patient will contact the provider to request which medication?
a. Bethanechol b. Droperidol c. Promethazine d. Ondansetron