A nurse has noted the high incidence of urinary tract obstructions of a variety of etiologies. Which of the following individuals are at risk of developing urinary obstructions? Select all that apply
A)
A 43-year-old male with an acid-base imbalance secondary to malnutrition
B)
A 29-year-old female, pregnant for the first time
C)
A 69-year-old female with anemia secondary to insufficient erythropoietin production
D)
A 70-year-old male with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
E)
A 58-year-old male with renal calculi
F)
A 28-year-old male with a neurogenic bladder secondary to spinal cord injury
Ans:
B, D, E, F
Feedback:
Pregnancy, BPH, renal calculi, and neurogenic bladder are all identified contributors to urinary obstructions. Acid-base imbalances and impaired erythropoietin production are health problems with renal involvement but are less likely to contribute to urinary obstruction.
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