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leilurhhh

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After surgery, a postoperative client has not voided for eight hours. Where would the nurse assess the bladder for distention?
 
  A) Between the symphysis pubis and the umbilicus
  B) Over the costovertebral region of the flank
  C) In the left lower quadrant of the abdomen
  D) Between ribs 11 and 12 and the umbilicus

Question 2

An older woman who is a resident of a long-term care facility has to get up and void several times during the night. This can be the result of what physiologic change with normal aging?
 
  A) Diminished kidney ability to concentrate urine
  B) Increased bladder muscle tone causing urinary frequency
  C) Increased bladder contractility causing urinary stasis
  D) Decreased intake of fluids during daytime hours


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connor417

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Ans: A
When the bladder is distended with urine, it rises above the symphysis pubis and may reach to just below the umbilicus. The other choices are anatomically incorrect for assessing a distended bladder.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A
Physiologic changes that accompany normal aging may affect urination in older adults. These changes include the diminished ability to concentrate urine that may result in nocturia (voiding during the night). Aging does not result in increased bladder muscle tone or increased bladder contractility. A decrease in fluid intake would not result in nocturia.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
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Reply #3 on: Jul 23, 2018
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