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bobypop · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A small group of nursing students are giving an oral presentation to their classmates about urinary tract infections (UTIs). What is a measure that can be used to encourage patients to use to reduce the risk of recurrent urinary tract infections?

A) Increase alkaline foods in your diet.
B) Take tub baths, soaking 15 minutes daily.
C) Use sterile gauze pads to cleanse after urinating.
D) Drink 2,000 to 3,000 mL of fluid daily.

Question 2

The nurse is preparing to administer methylphenidate to the child admitted to the pediatric unit after breaking a leg when jumping off the garage roof at home. Where will the nurse find the medication?

A) In the patient's drawer
B) In the refrigerator
C) At the patient's bedside
D) In the controlled substance cabinet

shayla · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
Feedback:
Many activities are necessary to help decrease bacteria in the urinary tract (e.g., hygiene measures, proper diet, forcing fluids), to facilitate the treatment of UTIs, and help the urinary tract anti-infectives be more effective. Forcing fluids increases the amount of urine that is excreted and prevents urine from sitting in the bladder. It is helpful to keep the urine acidic, not alkaline and avoid sitting in water. The importance of cleansing is to cleanse from front to back. The use of sterile wipes is not necessary.

Answer to Question 2

D
Feedback:
Methylphenidate is a controlled medication due to risk for physical and psychological dependence. As a result, the drug would be found in the controlled substance cabinet.