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Question 1 of 5

A nurse is performing an assessment of a female client in the clinic. The client reports foul-smelling urine and pain with urination. The client states, 'I bet I have a UTI. Why do I tend to get urinary tract infections?' Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the explanation?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: A shorter urethra in females allows easier bacterial access to the bladder, increasing UTI risk. Showering, E. coli levels, and sexual activity assumptions are incorrect.

Question 2 of 5

A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has renal failure and an elevated phosphorous level. The provider instructed the client to take aluminum hydroxide 300 mg PO three times daily. For which of the following adverse effects should the nurse inform the client?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Aluminum hydroxide commonly causes constipation as a side effect. Muscle spasms, headaches, and metallic taste are not typical.

Question 3 of 5

A nurse is preparing to administer olanzapine 20 mg PO daily. Available are olanzapine 10 mg orally-disintegrating tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)

Correct Answer: 2 tablets

Rationale: 20 mg ÷10 mg/tablet = 2 tablets per dose.

Question 4 of 5

A charge nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about fluid shifts. The newly licensed nurse asks why sodium levels are high during dehydration. Which of the following responses should the charge nurse provide?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: During dehydration, water moves to areas of higher sodium concentration, elevating sodium levels. Other options are incorrect mechanisms.

Question 5 of 5

A nurse manager at a skilled nursing facility has noticed an increase in urinary tract infections (UTIs) by 12% in the past year. In an e?ort to decrease this rate, which of the following should the nurse manager teach the nursing staff? (Select all that apply.)

Correct Answer: A,B,C,D,E

Rationale: Front-to-back wiping (
A), early catheter removal (
B), completing antibiotics (
C), regular voiding (
D), and fluid intake (E) reduce UTI risk.

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