To Reassure and Educate Pregnant Patients About the Functioning of Their

question 10

Multiple Choice

To reassure and educate pregnant patients about the functioning of their kidneys in eliminating waste products,the nurse should be aware of which of the following?

• A) Increased urinary output makes pregnant women less susceptible to urinary infection.
• B) Increased bladder sensitivity and later compression of the bladder by the enlarging uterus result in the urge to urinate even if the bladder is almost empty.
• C) Renal (kidney) function is more efficient when the woman assumes a supine position.
• D) Using diuretics during pregnancy can help keep kidney function regular.

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