The nurse is caring for an older adult client suspected of having ...

[kodithompson]

The nurse is caring for an older adult client suspected of having a urinary tract infection. The nurse should assess for what finding specifically associated with the development of this condition in the older adult?
 
  A) High fever
  B) Dysuria
  C) Acute confusion
  D) Nausea

Question 2

A nurse is the guest speaker at a women's club. Most of the women are over the age of 40 years. The women have asked the nurse to speak on health promotion topics. In the area of urinary urgency, the nurse will instruct the women to:
 
  A) limit fluid intake.
  B) increase caffeine daily.
  C) take an antispasmodic.
  D) perform Kegel exercises.

[Gabe]

Answer to Question 1

Ans: C
Feedback:
Symptoms of UTI are different in the older adult, especially if the immune system is depressed. Rather than experiencing painful urination and a high fever, the older adult will become acutely confused.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: D
Feedback:
Pelvic floor exercises or Kegel exercises strengthen the pubococcygeal muscles and effectively promote urinary control.

[kodithompson]

Both answers were spot on, thank you once again

[Gabe]

Great! Please up vote