A nurse cares for a client with a urine specific gravity of 1.040. Which action should the nurse take?

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Question 1 of 5

A nurse cares for a client with a urine specific gravity of 1.040. Which action should the nurse take?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: High specific gravity indicates dehydration, so increasing fluid intake is the priority action.

Question 2 of 5

A nurse provides phone triage to a pregnant client. The client states, 'I am experiencing a burning pain when I urinate.' How should the nurse respond?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Burning suggests a UTI needing prompt treatment in pregnancy to prevent complications.

Question 3 of 5

The nurse is preparing to administer the first dose of an antibiotic to a patient admitted for a urinary tract infection. Which action is most important prior to administering the antibiotic?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Culture before antibiotics ensures accurate organism identification for effective treatment.

Question 4 of 5

The nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving a high dose of tetracycline (Sumycin). Which laboratory values will the nurse expect to monitor while caring for this patient?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: High-dose tetracycline risks nephrotoxicity, requiring BUN and creatinine monitoring.

Question 5 of 5

The nurse is preparing to administer doses of hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDIURIL) and digoxin (Lanoxin) to a patient who has heart failure. The patient reports having blurred vision. The nurse notes a heart rate of 60 beats per minute and a blood pressure of $140 / 78 \mathrm{~mm} \mathrm{Hg}$. Which action will the nurse take?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Blurred vision and bradycardia suggest digoxin toxicity, so hold and notify provider.

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