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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.


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


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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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