The nurse is examining an adult patient. For what purpose would the nurse use palpation?

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Question 1 of 5

The nurse is examining an adult patient. For what purpose would the nurse use palpation?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: A distended bladder may be palpable above the symphysis pubis. Palpation would not be helpful in assessing for the other listed urinary tract information.

Question 2 of 5

The nurse is collecting data for a patient with kidney disease. Which of the following would indicate a normal urinalysis finding?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Amber color (A), SG 1.010 (C), and enzymes (D) are normal, but A is a clear single finding. pH 3.5 (B) is too low (normal 4.6-8), RBC 8/hpf (E) is high, and nitrite (F) is abnormal, making A correct.

Question 3 of 5

A patient with glomerulonephritis develops acute kidney injury. Which form of kidney injury has occurred?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Intrarenal kidney injury occurs when there is damage to the nephrons inside the kidney.

Question 4 of 5

The nurse is caring for a patient who describes changes in his voiding patterns... What would the nurse expect this patients physical assessment to reveal?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Urgency, frequency, and low urine volumes (B) suggest retention, likely from obstruction. Hematuria (A) may follow, dehydration (C) reduces output without urgency, and renal failure (D) lacks these symptoms, making B the finding.

Question 5 of 5

A patient with a history of incontinence will undergo urodynamic testing in the physicians office. Because voiding in the presence of others can cause situational anxiety, the nurse should perform what action?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Relaxation (D) reduces guarding from anxiety, ensuring accurate urodynamic results. Diuretics (A), fluids (B), or result discussion (C) don't address anxiety, making D the action.

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