During the assessment of a client's urinary system, the nurse ...

[chandani]

During the assessment of a client's urinary system, the nurse learns that the client has painful urination. Which term will the nurse use when documenting this finding in the client's medical record?
 
  1. Dysuria.
  2. Hematuria.
  3. Oliguria.
  4. Polyuria.

Question 2

A postpartum client with a difficult vaginal delivery 36 hours ago tells the nurse that she has not felt the need to void much since delivery. Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate?
 
  1. The inside of your bladder is most likely swollen, which makes you feel like you don't have to urinate.
  2. You must be overdoing it with your activity level so soon after delivery.
  3. I will need to catheterize you.
  4. Your uterus must not be enlarged any longer.

[skipfourms123]

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1
Painful urination is termed dysuria. Hematuria is blood in the urine; oliguria is decreased urine output; polyuria is increased urine output.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1
During childbirth, the bladder mucosa may become edematous, causing decreased sensation and potential overdistention of the bladder, which increases susceptibility to infection and other postpartum problems. An increase in activity level would not cause the client to have a lack of sensation to void. Immediate catheterization would not be necessary as long as the client is able to void in adequate amounts. A decrease in uterine size would not cause the client to have a decreased sensation for the need to void.

[chandani]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[Liddy]

Gracias!