Author Question: The nurse is collecting a urine specimen from a pregnant patient during a prenatal visit. For what ... (Read 141 times)

kellyjaisingh · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

The nurse is collecting a urine specimen from a pregnant patient during a prenatal visit. For what will the nurse test this patient's urine? (Select all that apply.)

A) Protein
B) Glucose
C) Bacteria
D) Drug levels
E) White blood cells

Question 2

The correct position for the postoperative child who has had a cataract removed from the right eye is the _____ position.

a. Supine
b. Prone
c. Knee-chest
d. Right lateral Sims

Missbam101 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A, B, C, E
Feedback:
Urine is tested for proteinuria, glycosuria, nitrites, and pyuria. All of these can be done by means of test strips. The nurse will not test the patient's urine for drug levels as part of a routine prenatal visit.

Answer to Question 2

A
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A To prevent edema and pressure on the operative site, the nurse should elevate the
head of the bed slightly and avoid placing the child in a dependent position.
B The prone position is a dependent position, which is contraindicated after
cataract surgery.
C The knee-chest position is contraindicated after cataract surgery.
D The right lateral Sims position increases pressure on the operative site.