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RYAN BANYAN

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A male patient comes to the emergency department with symptoms of renal colic. The nurse realizes that this patient likely has a calculus that is obstructing which body structure?
 
  1. ureter
  2. bladder
  3. renal pelvis
  4. urethra

Question 2

A female patient asks the nurse for ways to prevent recurrent urinary tract infections. How should the nurse respond?
 
  1. Avoid douching.
  2. Clean the perineal area from back to front.
  3. Use feminine hygiene sprays.
  4. Wear clean nylon underpants.



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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1
Renal colic is acute, severe flank pain on the affected side. It develops when a stone obstructs the ureter and causes ureteral spasm. Calculi in the bladder, renal pelvis, or urethra would not cause flank pain or colic.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1
The nurse should suggest measures to maintain the integrity of perineal tissues, including avoiding douching. The patient should be instructed to cleanse the perineal area from front to back after voiding and defecating, avoid feminine hygiene sprays, and wear cotton briefs.




RYAN BANYAN

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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