Scenario: A 75-year-old female was admitted tothe hospital 3 weeks ago with a history of a urinary tractinfection at home and was diagnosed with pyelonephritis uponadmission. Despite treatment, her kidney infection progressed, andshe developed acute kidney injury. After her antibiotic therapy wasadjusted she recovered well enough to be discharged to herdaughter’s home. The patient and her daughter were given dischargeinstructions to manage her prescriptions and health maintenance athome. She is now at the urology clinic for a 1-week follow-upappointment. Urine and blood samples were analyzed prior to herappointment. The nurse evaluates the effectiveness of actions.
NGN Item Type: Extended Multiple Response
Which of the following findings indicate effectiveness?Select all that apply.
_____ 1. The patient reports that she wipes front to back afterurinating
_____ 2. The urinalysis report shows WBC >5/hpf (high), RBCs >4/hpf(high)
_____ 3. The patient reports that she drinks 4-5 glasses of fluid perday.
_____ 4. The patient voids approximately 3 times a day.
____5. The patient reports that she has stopped taking her antibioticmedication since she is now feeling “fine.”
_____6. Thepatient reports no flank pain.
_____7. Serumcreatinine level is 1.0 mg/dL.
_____8. Thepatient states that she rests frequently.
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Cognitive Skill: Evaluate Outcomes
Scenario: A 75-year-old female was admitted to the hospital 3 weeks ago with a history of a urinary tract infection at h
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