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scienceeasy · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

A nurse who is practicing in an intensive care unit considers continuing education an important aspect of being a professional nurse because:

1. It is a good way to relax away from patient care.
2. New diseases are discovered every day.
3. Research and new technology demand that the nurse stay current.
4. Most states require it to maintain licensure.

Question 2

The nurse is assessing a client who is complaining about using the bathroom at night. The nurse explains to the client that which of the following may be a cause of nocturia?

1. Decrease in bladder capacity
2. Decrease in blood supply
3. Decrease in number of nephrons
4. Decrease in cardiac output

jordangronback · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

3. Research and new technology demand that the nurse stay current.

Rationale:
Research and technology are constantly changing and improving client care. The nurse should stay abreast of new information by attending continuing education courses. Getting away from client care is not a reason to attend continuing education. It is not new diseases that are discovered every day, but new ways of treating diseases, requiring that the nurse keep abreast of new information. Many states do require continuing education to keep nurses competent in client care, but new technology and research are the most important reasons for staying current and the reasons that continuing education is required by most states.

Answer to Question 2

1. Decrease in bladder capacity

Rationale:
Approximately 70 of older women and 50 of older men have to get up two or more times during the night to empty their bladders due to decreased bladder capacity. A decrease in blood supply causes an increase in urine concentration. A decrease in the number of nephrons decreases the filtration rate. A decrease in cardiac output decreases peripheral circulation, which would decrease urinary output day or night.