A 17-year-old boy crashes his BMX bicycle and is brought into the emergency department. Physical examination reveals blood at the penile meatus. What is your first step in diagnosis?

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A 17-year-old boy crashes his BMX bicycle and is brought into the emergency department. Physical examination reveals blood at the penile meatus. What is your first step in diagnosis?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Retrograde urethrogram assesses urethral tear before catheter placement to avoid damage.

Question 2 of 5

The nurse is caring for four clients with chronic kidney disease. Which client should the nurse assess first upon initial rounding?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Kussmaul respirations indicate worsening CKD and acidosis; it's the priority.

Question 3 of 5

When a patient's urine dipstick test indicates a small amount of protein, the nurse's next action should be to

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Some medications cause false-positive protein readings; checking this is the priority.

Question 4 of 5

When working in the urology/nephrology clinic, which patient could the nurse delegate to an experienced licensed practical/vocational nurse (LPN/LVN)?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Catheterization is within LPN/LVN scope for stable patients; others require RN skills.

Question 5 of 5

Dysuria is characterized by:

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Dysuria refers to painful or difficult urination, often due to irritation.

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