When Admitting a 79-Year-Old Patient Who Has Urinary Urgency and a Possible

question 15

Multiple Choice

When admitting a 79-year-old patient who has urinary urgency and a possible urinary tract infection (UTI) , the nurse should first

• A) assess the patient's orientation.
• B) inspect for abdominal distension.
• C) question the patient about hematuria.
• D) invite the patient to use the bathroom.

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Definitions:

Aqueous Humor

A clear, watery fluid located in the front part of the eye between the lens and the cornea, helping to maintain intraocular pressure.

Eyeball

The spherical organ of vision contained within the socket of the skull, comprising structures such as the cornea, lens, retina, and optic nerve.

Reticular Layer

The deeper layer of the dermis, composed of dense irregular connective tissue containing collagen and elastin fibers.