A client at 32 weeks' gestation comes to the clinic with urinary burning and frequency

The nurse explains that urinary tract infections are common in pregnancy due to which of the following? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Ureteral atonia
2. Stasis of urine
3. Increased glomerular filtration rate
4. Increased renal plasma flow
5. Increased clearance of urea


1, 2
Explanation: 1. The presence of amino acids and glucose in the urine in conjunction with the tendency toward ureteral atonia and stasis of urine in the ureters may increase the risk of urinary tract infection.
2. The presence of amino acids and glucose in the urine in conjunction with the tendency toward ureteral atonia and stasis of urine in the ureters may increase the risk of urinary tract infection.

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