A nurse is caring for a client who is being treated for a bladder infection. The client complains to the nurse that he has been having difficulty and it feels uncomfortable when he voids. How should the nurse document this client's condition?

Oliguria.

Polyuria.

Anuria.

Dysuria

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is D

A.   Oliguria refers to decreased urine output.
B.   Polyuria refers to increased urine output.
C. Anuria refers to the absence of urine output.
D.   Dysuria refers to painful or uncomfortable voiding, which is appropriate for the client's complaint.

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Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. The helping relationship phases and nursing process are not specific communication tools for addressing safety concerns.
B. The nursing process is a systematic approach to patient care but is not a communication tool specifically for addressing safety concerns.
C. SBAR (Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation) is a structured communication tool commonly used in healthcare settings for reporting and addressing safety concerns.
D. CUS (I am concerned, I feel uncomfortable, this is unsafe) is a communication tool for expressing concerns, for instance, by saying something like this: "I am concerned about the patient's risk for falls. I feel uncomfortable seeing you walk the patient without a gait belt or non-skid socks. This is unsafe for the patient and could cause harm or injury. Please use a gait belt and non-skid socks when walking the patient." This way, the nurse can convey their message in a clear, respectful, and assertive way, and prompt the UAP to take action to ensure the patient's safety.

A. Instruct the client to keep the specimen container refrigerated or on ice. B. Instruct the patient that they can use any type of container of their choice to collect the 24 hour urine specimen. C. Instruct the client to date and time the specimen container at the completion or end of the 24 hour urine collection. D. Keep the urine warm during collection.

Correct Answer is ["A","C"]

Explanation

A. Keeping the specimen container refrigerated or on ice helps preserve the integrity of the urine sample.
B. Using any type of container may not provide accurate results; a specific collection container is usually recommended.
C. Dating and timing the specimen container at the end of the 24-hour collection period are essential for accurate analysis.
D. Keeping the urine warm is not necessary and may not be practical during the entire collection period.

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A nurse is caring for a client who is being treated for a bladder infection. The client complains to the nurse that he has been having difficulty and it feels uncomfortable when he voids. How should the nurse document this client's condition?

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Correct Answer is D

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Correct Answer is ["A","C"]

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