Which change in renal or urinary functioning as a result of the normal aging process increases the older client's risk for infection?
A. Decreased glomerular filtration
B. Decreased filtrate reabsorption
C. Weakened sphincter muscles
D. Urinary retention
D
Incomplete bladder emptying for whatever reason increases the client's risk for urinary tract in-fections as a result of urine stasis providing an excellent culture medium that promotes the growth of microorganisms.
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A student nurse assigned to a female, observant Muslim patient noticed her discomfort with several of the male health care providers. She wonders if this discomfort is related to the patient's religious beliefs
In her preparation for clinical, she learned that Muslims differ in their adherence to tradition, but that modesty is the "overarching Islamic ethic" pertaining to interaction between the sexes (Rabin, 2010). The student nurse states which of the following to the patient? a. "I'm going to request that you only have female physicians see you. Does having male nurses bother you as well?" b. "I know that it's hard to get used to, but you just have to get used to it. That's how it is in America." c. "It must be difficult for people like you to adjust to our ways, but there are limitations for all of us." d. "I know that for many of our Muslim patients modesty is very important. Is there some way I can make you more comfortable?'
Which community-based programs resulted in equally favorable health risk changes for both con-trol and treatment groups? (Select all that apply.)
a. Framingham Heart Study b. Stanford Five-City Heart Disease Preven-tion Program c. North Karelia Study d. Minnesota Heart Health Program e. Dutch Heart Health Community Interven-tion
MC The nurse stays informed of events that impact the community by going to public forums to learn more about various issues. The nurse also joins the state nursing organization. In this role, the nurse is
A. Citizen. B. Researcher. C. Activist. D. Politician.
Which catheter should the nurse select to perform the procedure?
A. 8Fr with 5 mL balloon B. 16 Fr with 5 mL balloon C. 12 Fr straight Catheter D. 12 F metal Catheter