When working in the urology/nephrology clinic, which patient could the nurse delegate to an experienced licensed practical/vocational nurse (LPN/LVN)?
a. Patient who is scheduled for a renal biopsy after a recent kidney transplant
b. Patient who will need monitoring for several hours after a renal arteriogram
c. Patient who requires teaching about possible post-cystoscopy complications
d. Patient who will have catheterization to check for residual urine after voiding
Question 2When assessing a patient with a urinary tract infection, indicate on the accompanying figure where the nurse will percuss to assess for possible pyelonephritis.
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
Question 3Which assessment of a 62-year-old patient who has just had an intravenous pyelogram (IVP) requires immediate action by the nurse?
a. The heart rate is 58 beats/minute.
b. The patient complains of a dry mouth.
c. The respiratory rate is 38 breaths/minute.
d. The urine output is 400 mL after 2 hours.
Question 4Which statement by a patient who had a cystoscopy the previous day should be reported immediately to the health care provider?
a. My urine looks pink.
b. My IV site is bruised.
c. My sleep was restless.
d. My temperature is 101.
Question 5Which information from a patient's urinalysis requires that the nurse notify the health care provider?
a. pH 6.2
b. Trace protein
c. WBC 20 to 26/hpf
d. Specific gravity 1.021
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