The nurse admits a client to the medical unit for a urinary ...

[dmcintosh]

The nurse admits a client to the medical unit for a urinary disorder. Which questions are appropriate for the nurse to include when assessing the client's voiding pattern?
 
  Select all that apply.
  A) How many times do you urinate in a 24-hour period?
  B) Has your pattern of urination changed recently?
  C) How often do you get out of bed at night to urinate?
  D) What color is your urine?
  E) Does your urine have any type of odor?

Question 2

A client is scheduled for a diagnostic test to determine digestion status. Which test does not require fasting or other preparation?
 
  A) Barium swallow
  B) Amylase
  C) Endoscopy
  D) Lipid panel

[Pswine]

Answer to Question 1

Answer: A, B, C

When assessing the client's voiding pattern it is appropriate for the nurse to ask how many times the client voids in a 24-hour period; if the pattern of urination has change frequently; and how often the client gets out of bed at night to urinate. Questions regarding the color and odor associated with urine are appropriate when assessing urine characteristics.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B

An amylase test does not require any special preparation. A barium swallow, endoscopy, and a lipid panel require fasting.