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asd123

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on: Jun 27, 2018
A nurse is preparing discharge planning papers for a child with a urinary tract infection. The instructions should include: (Select all that apply.)
 
  1. Taking all of the medication until gone.
   2. Scheduling a follow-up urinalysis.
   3. Encouraging increased liquid intake.
   4. Promoting regular voiding times.
   5. Prophylactically treating the entire family.

Question 2

Circumcised males have a higher incidence of urinary tract infections than uncircumcised males.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false


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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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1. Taking the entire prescribed dose helps to destroy the bacteria causing the infection.
2. A follow-up urinalysis will be required to make sure the antibiotic course was effective.
3. Increasing fluids will increase voiding and decrease the risk for urinary stasis, which promotes bacterial growth.
4. Regular voiding times will decrease the risk for urinary stasis, which promotes bacterial growth.
5. Teaching about cleansing the proper voiding habits will help decrease the risk for urinary tract infections, not prophylactically treating the family.

Answer to Question 2

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1 . Proper cleaning of the foreskin and penis do not cause an increased risk for urinary tract infections.
2 . Proper cleaning of the foreskin and penis do not cause an increased risk for urinary tract infections.


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