A nurse provides phone triage to a pregnant client. The client states, "I am experiencing a burning pain when I urinate." How should the nurse respond?
a. "This means labor will start soon. Prepare to go to the hospital."
b. "You probably have a urinary tract infection. Drink more cranberry juice."
c. "Make an appointment with your provider to have your infection treated."
d. "Your pelvic wall is weakening. Pelvic muscle exercises should help."
ANS: C
Pregnant clients with a urinary tract infection require prompt and aggressive treatment because cystitis can lead to acute pyelonephritis during pregnancy. The nurse should encourage the client to make an appointment and have the infection treated. Burning pain when urinating does not indicate the start of labor or weakening of pelvic muscles.
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