You are working in an extended care facility when M.Z.'s daughter brings her mother in for a week's stay
while she goes on a planned vacation.
M.Z. is an 89-year-old widow with a 4-day history of nonlocalized abdominal pain, incontinence, new-onset mental confusion, and loose stools. Her most current vital
signs are 118/60, 88, 18, 98.4° F (37.4° C). The medical director ordered a postvoid catheterization, which
yielded 100 mL of cloudy urine that had a strong odor, and several lab tests on admission. Urine culture
and sensitivity results are pending; the other results are shown in the chart.
What condition do the lab reports point toward?
The appearance and odor of the urine, elevated pH, presence of nitrites and WBCs in the urine, and
elevated WBC count point to a urinary tract infection (UTI).
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What finding should the nurse most expect in this patient? A) Marked leukocytosis B) A history of laxative use C) Left lower quadrant pain D) Iron deficiency
The nurse reads the tentative prediction of the relationship between two or more variables being studied in a research project. This tentative relationship is considered as being the:
a. theoretical framework. c. qualitative analysis b. construct. d. hypothesis.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
A nurse is teaching a nursing class about working with homeless populations. Information about barriers to successful treatment of homeless clients who are mentally ill should be included in the nurse's presentation
Which of the following reasons for non-compliance with psychotropic medications should the nurse plan on mentioning to the class? A) Mistrust of medical personnel B) Lack of proper medication storage C) Chemical dependence on prescription medications D) Lack of motivation and literacy skills