Which Statement by the Patient Diagnosed with Pyelonephritis Indicates the Need

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which statement by the patient diagnosed with pyelonephritis indicates the need for further teaching?

• A)"I will urinate every 3 to 4 hours during the day."
• B)"I will report pain in my back to my provider if it occurs again."
• C)"I will take my entire course of phenazopyridine to treat future UTIs."
• D)"I will empty my bladder before and after sexual intercourse to decrease my risk for UTIs."

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Definitions:

Dendrites

The branched extensions of a neuron that receive signals from other neurons and conduct them toward the cell body.

Neuron

A nerve cell that is the basic building block of the nervous system, capable of transmitting information through electrical and chemical signals.

Brain Regulates

The process by which the brain controls and maintains various bodily functions and systems to ensure stability and proper functioning.

Canalization

The tendency of growth rates to return to genetically determined patterns after undergoing environmentally induced change.