The nurse is reviewing the health history of a client diagnosed with glomerulonephritis. Which of ...

The nurse is reviewing the health history of a client diagnosed with glomerulonephritis. Which of the medical conditions would be a risk factor for developing glomerulonephritis?
 
  1. Asthma
  2. Hypertension
  3. Recent strep throat
  4. Renal failure

Question 2

After being diagnosed, a client asks the nurse What is pyelonephritis? The nurse should respond:
 
  1. Pyelonephritis is an infection of the bladder.
  2. Pyelonephritis is an infection of the urethra.
  3. Pyelonephritis is an infection of the prostate.
  4. Pyelonephritis is a common infection that needs to be treated to prevent complications.

Question 3

The nurse is assessing a client diagnosed with balanitis and posthitis. Which of the following will the nurse most likely assess in this client? (Select all that apply.)
 
  1. Penile discharge
  2. Hematuria
  3. Pain
  4. Erythema
  5. Flank pain
  6. Edema

Question 4

A client tells the nurse that she experiences heavy menstrual bleeding. The nurse would document this condition as being:
 
  1. dysmenorrhea.
  2. menorrhagia.
  3. metrorrhagia.
  4. polymenorrhea.

Question 5

A client is scheduled for a myelogram. Which of the following should the nurse instruct the client regarding pre-procedure activities? (Select all that apply.)
 
  1. Drink extra fluids the evening before the procedure.
  2. Take nothing by mouth 4 to 8 hours before the procedure.
  3. Empty the bladder before the procedure.
  4. Sleep with head elevated at a 30 degree angle.
  5. Stay in bed for 16 hours.
  6. Take pain medication as prescribed .