The nurse is providing a child with oxybutynin (Ditropan) as ...

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The nurse is providing a child with oxybutynin (Ditropan) as prescribed following surgical repair of a hypospadias. What should the nurse teach the patient about the purpose of this medication?
 
  A) Acidifies urine
  B) Relieves bladder spasms
  C) Stimulates kidney function
  D) Prevents nausea and vomiting

Question 2

The nurse is planning a community health program to improve awareness of renal disease as one of the 2020 National Health Goals. What information should the nurse include in this program? (Select all that apply.)
 
  A) Instruct on organ transplantation procedures.
  B) Explain the importance of restricting fluids after 6 PM.
  C) Review recommended foods to promote renal functioning.
  D) Teach to limit the intake of milk and dairy products with meals.
  E) Remind parents to provide antibiotics for streptococcal throat infections.

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Answer to Question 1

B
Feedback:
The child may notice painful bladder spasms as long as the catheter is in place after surgical repair of a hypospadias. An anticholinergic medication, which relieves bladders spasms such as oxybutynin (Ditropan), may be prescribed for pain relief. Oxybutynin (Ditropan) does not acidify the urine, stimulate kidney function, or prevent nausea and vomiting.

Answer to Question 2

A, E
Feedback:
Nurses can help the nation achieve the 2020 National Health Goals for renal disease by educating parents to give antibiotics conscientiously for streptococcal throat infections and being active advocates for organ transplant procedures. Restricting fluids, recommending specific foods, and limiting the intake of milk and dairy products are not interventions to support the 2020 National Health Goals for renal disease.

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