Author Question: A 30-year-old patient is receiving analgesics and antibiotics for the treatment of epididymitis. The ... (Read 77 times)

ghost! · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

A 30-year-old patient is receiving analgesics and antibiotics for the treatment of epididymitis. The patient normally leads an active lifestyle and is concerned about the effect that his recovery will have on his routines.

What should the nurse teach the patient about lifestyle modifications during his recovery?
A) The patient should try to maintain his normal activity level if possible.
B) The patient should avoid lifting and sexual activity until his infection is resolved.
C) The patient should emphasize light weight-bearing activity while recovering to strengthen his core muscles.
D) The patient should stay on bed rest until his epididymitis has resolved.

Question 2

A patient on a surgery unit is received continuous bladder irrigation (CBI) to prevent clots in the hours following prostate surgery. Consequently, the nurse is carefully monitoring the patient's intake and output and documenting this hourly.

Over the past hour, 3,000 mL of irrigant has infused and 3,150 mL of output has been drained from the patient's collection bag. How should the nurse document this patient's hourly urine output?
A) 150 mL
B) 3150 mL
C) 2850 mL
D) 75 mL