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ATI RN · ATI Medical Surgical · Assessment of the Genitourinary System

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Question 1 of 5

Which intervention should you delegate to the nursing assistant for a patient with cystitis?

A. Show the patient how to secure a clean-catch urine sample.

B. Check the patient's urine for color, odor, and sediment.

C. Review the nursing care plan and add nursing interventions.

D. Provide the patient with a clean-catch urine sample container.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Review the nursing care plan and add nursing interventions.

Question 2 of 5

During the nursing assessment of the patient with renal insufficiency, the nurse asks the patient specifically about a history of

A. angina

B. asthma

C. hypertension

D. rheumatoid arthritis

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: hypertension

Question 3 of 5

A teaching plan developed by the nurse for the patient with a new ileal conduit includes instructions to do what?

A. Clean the skin around the stoma with alcohol every day.

B. Use a wick to keep the skin dry during appliance changes.

C. Use sterile supplies and technique during care of the stoma.

D. Change the appliance every day and wash it with soap and warm water.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Use sterile supplies and technique during care of the stoma.

Question 4 of 5

A year after the diagnosis of hypothyroidism, Mrs. T. is admitted to the hospital in January in myxedema coma. Which of the following most probably accounts for this medical emergency?

A. Hypothermia

B. Failure to take thyroid medication

C. Overdose of thyroid medication

D. Failure to follow prescribed diet

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Failure to take thyroid medication

Question 5 of 5

Water intoxication may result from absorption of excessive bladder irrigation solution after surgery. Which of the following symptoms might indicate water intoxication is developing?

A. Confusion and restlessness

B. Increased serum sodium concentration

C. Cool, clammy skin

D. Marked peripheral edema

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Confusion and restlessness

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