A nurse is caring for a client started on Phenazopyridine (Pyridium). Which of the following indicates this medication is effective?

To calculate the number of hours required to infuse two 1L bags of normal saline at a rate of 80 ml/hr, you can use the following formula:

Time (hours) = Total volume (ml) / Infusion rate (ml/hr)

First, calculate the total volume of normal saline to be infused:

Total volume = 2 bags x 1L/bag x 1000 ml/L = 2000 ml

Now, plug this into the formula:

Time (hours) = 2000 ml / 80 ml/hr

Time (hours) = 25 hours

So, it will take 25 hours to infuse the total amount of normal saline at a rate of 80 ml/hr, assuming no interruptions in the infusion. Rounded to the nearest whole number, it will take 25 hours.

A. Increased urinary output: Phenazopyridine (Pyridium) does not directly impact urinary output. Its primary function is to provide relief from urinary pain, burning, and discomfort associated with urinary tract infections (UTIs) or other urinary conditions. It does not affect the amount of urine a person produces.

B. Decreased WBC's: Phenazopyridine does not directly influence white blood cell count (WBCs). WBC count is an indicator of the body's immune response and is typically used to assess the presence of infection. Phenazopyridine provides symptomatic relief but does not affect the underlying infection or the body's immune response to it.

C. Increased uric acid: Phenazopyridine does not affect uric acid levels. Uric acid is a waste product that is excreted by the kidneys. Elevated uric acid levels can be associated with conditions like gout, but Phenazopyridine does not have any direct impact on these levels.

D. Decreased bladder pain/spasms: Phenazopyridine is intended to relieve symptoms such as bladder pain, spasms, burning sensation, and discomfort experienced during urination. Therefore, the effectiveness of Phenazopyridine is indicated by a reduction in these symptoms. If the patient reports a decrease in bladder pain and spasms, it suggests that the medication is working to alleviate the discomfort associated with urinary tract issues.