A female client has been diagnosed with an uncomplicated urinary ...

[storky111]

A female client has been diagnosed with an uncomplicated urinary tract infection. The health care provider has prescribed trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMZ). The client asks the nurse how long she will be on the medication.
 
  The nurse answers that this medication is often taken for _____ days.
  Standard Text: Record your answer rounding to the nearest whole number.
  Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.

Question 2

The nurse in a urology clinic is asked by a parent why her son does not get urinary tract infections but her daughter does. How should the nurse respond?
 
  Standard Text: Select all that apply.
  1. Your son's urethra is longer than your daughter's, which makes it more difficult for bacteria to enter.
  2. Your son's scrotum is a physical barrier between the urethra and the anus, which provides added protection against UTIs.
  3. Your son's urethra is shorter than your daughter's, which protects him from UTIs.
  4. Your daughter may not be properly wiping after urination, which can increase the risk of developing a UTI.
  5. There are no anatomical differences between the male and female urinary tract. Some people are just more prone to UTIs than others.

[janieazgirl]

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 3
Rationale: The traditional choice for AUC is trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMZ), a fixed-dose combination drug. Given as a 3-day regimen, this agent is effective at eliminating most of the common species of uropathogens.
Global Rationale: The traditional choice for AUC is trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMZ), a fixed-dose combination drug. Given as a 3-day regimen, this agent is effective at eliminating most of the common species of uropathogens.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1,2,4
Rationale 1: The male urethra is longer than the female urethra.
Rationale 2: The male scrotum is a physical barrier between the urethra and the anus and does allow for added protection against UTIs for males.
Rationale 3: The male urethra is not shorter than the female urethra.
Rationale 4: Improper wiping after urination and defecation can increase the risk of developing a UTI.
Rationale 5: There is an anatomical difference between the male and female urinary tracts that places females at an increased risk for UTIs.
Global Rationale: The male and female urinary tracts are identical, with the exception of the urethra, which is shorter in the female and located closer to the anus. This anatomic difference results in the periurethral region of the female being populated by bacteria that are normally restricted to the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, and could cause UTIs. In addition to the male having a longer urethra, the scrotum provides a physical barrier between the urethra and the anus. These anatomic differences result in a higher risk of UTI in females.

[storky111]

Both answers were spot on, thank you once again

[janieazgirl]

Great! Please up vote