Author Question: A patient is diagnosed with chronic pyelonephritis. The nurse recognizes that this patient is prone ... (Read 96 times)

corkyiscool3328 · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

A patient is diagnosed with chronic pyelonephritis. The nurse recognizes that this patient is prone to developing which health problem?

1. chronic kidney disease
2. cystitis
3. acute renal failure
4. renal calculi

Question 2

A married female patient has a history of repeated urinary tract infections (UTIs). What should the nurse include in the assessment of this patient?

1. preferred method of birth control
2. employment status
3. height and weight
4. activity status

vickyvicksss · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1
Chronic pyelonephritis involves chronic inflammation and scarring of the tubules and interstitial tissues of the kidney. It is a common cause of chronic kidney disease. Cystitis may cause acute pyelonephritis and acute renal failure. Renal calculi are generally caused by dietary intake, not by chronic pyelonephritis.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1
Risk factors for urinary tract infections (UTIs) include sexual intercourse and the use of diaphragm and spermicidal compounds for birth control. Employment status, height and weight, and activity status do not have a direct relationship to repeat UTI.