Author Question: The physician orders a urinalysis and urine culture. To obtain the urine specimen, the nurse would ... (Read 36 times)

fahad · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

The physician orders a urinalysis and urine culture. To obtain the urine specimen, the nurse would first instruct the patient about

a. collecting the urine for a 24 hour period.
b. obtaining a clean-catch specimen.
c. bringing in an early morning specimen.
d. limiting fluid intake to concentrate the urine.

Question 2

The nurse conducts a session entitled Physical Changes after Menopause at a women's health fair. Which of the following conditions are at a significantly higher risk than before menopause based on these physical changes?

A) C. difficileassociated disease
B) Herpes zoster (shingles) of the vagina
C) HIV transmission with unprotected vaginal intercourse
D) Vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus from toilet seats

irishcancer18 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
Urinalysis is completed on a clean-catch or catheterized specimen.

Answer to Question 2

C
Feedback:
Changes in the vaginal canal after menopause heightens the risk of vaginal trauma and tissue tears during intercourse and, consequently, transmittal of the infection.