Question 1

The nurse is teaching bladder retraining to an older client recovering from bladder surgery. Which statement by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?

Accepted Answer

Gradually spacing voiding times to longer periods is a correct technique in bladder retraining, as it helps the bladder adjust to holding urine for more extended periods without causing discomfort or urgency.

Question 2

The preceptor and novice nurse care for a male older adult client diagnosed with prostate cancer. The novice nurse asks, "Why is there no treatment ordered for this client?" Which response should the preceptor provide?

Accepted Answer

Prostate cancer in older adults is often slow-growing, and in some cases, active surveillance or watchful waiting is recommended instead of immediate treatment.

Question 3

The nurse is monitoring an older adult at risk for a urinary tract infection. Which assessment finding is most frequently associated with a symptomatic urinary tract infection in an older adult?

Accepted Answer

Confusion or altered mental status is often the most frequently associated and sometimes the only symptom of a urinary tract infection (UTI) in older adults, rather than the classic symptoms seen in younger individuals.

Question 4

The nurse cares for a client with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Which statement most concerns the nurse?

Accepted Answer

The statement about hip pain is most concerning because it could indicate a more serious condition, such as metastatic prostate cancer, rather than just symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). BPH typically causes urinary symptoms, not pain in the hip.

Question 5

The nurse is planning a seminar on ways to ensure healthy genitourinary functioning when aging. What information should the nurse include in this presentation? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

Drinking plenty of water helps maintain kidney function and prevent urinary tract infections. Being aware of responses to new medications is important as they can affect genitourinary health. It is normal to continue to desire sexual activity, and taking steps to prevent sexually transmitted infections is crucial at any age. Urinary incontinence is not an expected part of aging and should be addressed with a healthcare provider.

Quiz 17: The Genitourinary and Renal Systems

The nurse is teaching bladder retraining to an older client recovering from bladder surgery. Which statement by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?

The preceptor and novice nurse care for a male older adult client diagnosed with prostate cancer. The novice nurse asks, "Why is there no treatment ordered for this client?" Which response should the preceptor provide?

The nurse is monitoring an older adult at risk for a urinary tract infection. Which assessment finding is most frequently associated with a symptomatic urinary tract infection in an older adult?

The nurse cares for a client with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) . Which statement most concerns the nurse?

The nurse is planning a seminar on ways to ensure healthy genitourinary functioning when aging. What information should the nurse include in this presentation? Select all that apply.