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Question 1 of 5

A nurse is caring for a 68-kg (150-lb) client who has dehydration. Which of the following manifestations is an indication of effective treatment?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Normal urine specific gravity (1.005–1.030) indicates rehydration. Decreased pulse pressure, lightheadedness, and low urine output suggest ongoing dehydration.

Question 2 of 5

A nurse is teaching a group of unlicensed assistive personnel about urinary tract infections (UTIs) in clients who have vaginas. When describing why clients who have vaginas have higher rates of UTIs than clients who do not have vaginas, which of the following explanations should the nurse use?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: A shorter urethra in clients with vaginas allows easier bacterial access to the bladder. Alkalotic urine, detrusor strength, and bladder capacity are not primary factors.

Question 3 of 5

A nurse is teaching a client who has acute kidney disease about fluid restrictions. Which of the following statements by the client should the nurse identify as understanding of the teaching?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Not counting ice cream as fluid shows misunderstanding, as it contributes to fluid intake, indicating correct understanding of restrictions.

Question 4 of 5

A nurse is caring for a client who has a new arteriovenous (AV) graft in his left forearm. Which of the following techniques should the nurse use to assess the patency of this graft?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Auscultating for a bruit confirms AV graft patency. Blood pressure, pulse checks, and Doppler are not standard methods.

Question 5 of 5

A nurse is performing discharge teaching with a client who was admited for pyelonephritis. Which of the following instructions related to the prevention of pyelonephritis should the nurse include in the teaching? (Select all that apply.)

Correct Answer: C,D,E

Rationale: Adequate fluids (
C), completing antibiotics (
D), and front-to-back wiping (E) prevent pyelonephritis. Excessive bathing and douching increase risk.

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