Author Question: The nurse is reviewing the urinalysis of a client suspected of having a urinary tract infection. The ... (Read 42 times)

scienceeasy · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

The nurse is reviewing the urinalysis of a client suspected of having a urinary tract infection. The potential diagnosis will be supported by the presence of:

A) protein.
B) calculi.
C) pus.
D) casts.

Question 2

An older adult client has come to the emergency room stating she has not voided for 24 hours. Which statement likely accounts for her inability to void?

A) I take a couple of different medications to manage my hypertension.
B) I drink eight glasses of water per day.
C) Yesterday I was congested so I took several doses of Benadryl.
D) I take stool softener each day so I have regular bowel movements.

dreamfighter72 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: C
Feedback:
Pyuria is the presence of pus in the urine. Pyuria occurs in the presence of any UTI.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: C
Feedback:
Diphenhydramine is an antihistamine agent that can cause urinary retention. Stool softeners and antihypertensives do not have this effect.