A Client You Are Caring for Has Developed a Bladder

question 24

Multiple Choice

A client you are caring for has developed a bladder infection while in the hospital. The client has had a Foley catheter for two weeks. The client's family asks you how the client got this infection. What would be your best response?

• A) "People in hospitals are often more susceptible to infections because they are already ill and they are exposed to germs while they are in the hospital."
• B) "People in hospitals sometimes exhibit signs of infections they had before being admitted."
• C) "Sometimes people in hospitals get exposed to microorganisms that their visitors bring in."
• D) "People in hospitals are surrounded by infectious agents, so they can get infections they didn't have before being admitted."

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Definitions:

Bulimia

An eating disorder marked by binge eating followed by behaviors to avoid weight gain, such as self-induced vomiting, excessive exercise, or laxative use.

Relapse

The return of symptoms of a disease or condition after a period of improvement.

Frequent Vomiting

Recurring episodes of forcefully ejecting stomach contents through the mouth, which can be indicative of various medical conditions or reactions.

Anorexia

A potentially life-threatening eating disorder characterized by an abnormally low body weight, a fear of gaining weight, and a distorted perception of body weight or shape.