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APUS57

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A nurse conducts a class for family caregivers of elderly relatives. A woman in the audience asks about her mother's frequent urinary tract infection. What changes should the nurse suggest to the family?
 
  A) Make changes to the mother's diet to include eggs, cheese, and fish
  B) Direct the mother to perform Kegel exercise at least 10 times per day
  C) Establish a regular toileting schedule at least every 4 hours during the day
  D) Ensure that the mother has an annual Pap smear to maintain good genitourinary health

Question 2

The patient, age 32, has ulcerative colitis, and his condition is deteriorating. An ileostomy is scheduled. After the procedure, this patient may be at risk for
 
  a. Activity intolerance.
  b. Sexual dysfunction.
  c. Disturbed body image.
  d. Ineffective thermoregulation.


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tdewitt

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Dietary changes can prevent a variety of urinary tract problems. Acidic urine is beneficial in preventing infection and can be enhanced by ingestion of cranberries, prunes, plums, eggs, cheese, fish, and grains.

Answer to Question 2

C
Nursing diagnoses for the surgical patient may be focused on potential Ineffective coping, Situational low self-esteem, and Disturbed body image.


APUS57

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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