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jerry coleman

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A client asks the nurse about drinking cranberry juice to prevent UTIs. The nurse informs the client that it is safe to use, suggesting an intake of which amount daily?
 
  A) 1 to 2 ounces
  B) 4 to 8 ounces
  C) 8 to 12 ounces
  D) 12 to 16 ounces

Question 2

A nurse is administering methenamine to a client with a UTI. Which of the following would the nurse instruct the client to avoid?
 
  A) Ascorbic acid
  B) Sodium bicarbonate
  C) Acetaminophen
  D) Ibuprofen



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Pariscourtney

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Answer to Question 1

Ans: B
Feedback:
Cranberry juice is safe for use as a food and for urinary tract health. The recommended dosage is 4 to 8 ounces of juice per day.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B
Feedback:
An increased urinary pH (alkaline urine) decreases the effectiveness of methenamine. Therefore, to avoid raising the urine pH when taking methenamine, the client should not use antacids containing sodium bicarbonate or sodium carbonate.



jerry coleman

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Both answers were spot on, thank you once again




 

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