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kamilo84

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on: Jul 11, 2018
Why are urinary tract infections (UTI) common in older adults? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Older adults have weakened musculature in the bladder and urethra.
  b. Older adults have urinary stasis.
  c. Older adults have increased bladder capacity.
  d. Older adults have diminished neurologic sensation.
  e. The effects of medications such as diuretics that many older adults take.

Question 2

The nurse reassures the patient recovering from acute glomerulonephritis that after all other signs and symptoms of the disease subside, it is normal to have some residual (select all that apply):
 
  a. proteinuria
  b. oliguria
  c. hematuria
  d. anasarca
  e. oliguria


peter

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, B, D, E
Urinary frequency, urgency, nocturia, retention, and incontinence are common with aging. These occur because of weakened musculature in the bladder and urethra, diminished neurologic sensation combined with decreased bladder capacity, and the effects of medications such as diuretics. Older women are at risk for stress incontinence because of hormonal changes and weakened pelvic musculature. Inadequate fluid intake (less than 1000 to 2000 mL per 24 hours) can lead to urinary stasis.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, C
Proteinuria and hematuria may exist microscopically even when other symptoms subside.


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