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A 24-year-old female client comes to the ambulatory care center in moderate distress with a probable diagnosis of acute cystitis.
Which symptom should the nurse expect the client to report during the assessment?

Nasal congestion.

Dysuria.

Shortness of breath.

Joint pain.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is B

Choice A rationale

Nasal congestion is not a symptom associated with acute cystitis. Acute cystitis primarily affects the urinary system.

Choice B rationale

Dysuria, which means painful or difficult urination, is a common symptom of acute cystitis, as it involves inflammation of the bladder and urethra.

Choice C rationale

Shortness of breath is not a typical symptom of acute cystitis. Acute cystitis symptoms are localized to the urinary tract.

Choice D rationale

Joint pain is not associated with acute cystitis. The symptoms of acute cystitis are related to the urinary system.

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Correct Answer is A

Explanation

Choice A rationale

Alcoholism is a common cause of hypomagnesemia due to poor dietary intake, increased renal excretion, and gastrointestinal losses. Chronic alcohol consumption leads to malnutrition and loss of magnesium through the urine, contributing to low magnesium levels.

Choice B rationale

Dehydration typically leads to hemoconcentration, which can elevate, rather than decrease, magnesium levels. Thus, it is not usually associated with low magnesium levels.

Choice C rationale

Kidney failure generally causes hypermagnesemia, not hypomagnesemia, because the kidneys cannot efficiently excrete magnesium, leading to its accumulation in the blood.

Choice D rationale

Excessive magnesium intake would result in hypermagnesemia, not hypomagnesemia, as the body accumulates more magnesium than it can excrete.

A. Continue to monitor the client's respiratory status. B. Check the suction control outlet on the wall. C. Check the tubing connections for leaks. D. Clamp the chest tube.

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

Choice A rationale

Continuing to monitor the client's respiratory status is the appropriate action if fluctuation is observed in the suction control chamber. Fluctuations are expected and indicate that the system is functioning correctly.

Choice B rationale

Checking the suction control outlet on the wall is necessary if there are signs that the system is not functioning correctly, but fluctuation itself is not an indication of malfunction.

Choice C rationale

Checking the tubing connections for leaks is important if there is an air leak suspected. However, normal fluctuation does not suggest a leak.

Choice D rationale

Clamping the chest tube is generally avoided unless absolutely necessary as it can lead to the accumulation of air and tension pneumothorax.

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A 24-year-old female client comes to the ambulatory care center in moderate distress with a probable diagnosis of acute cystitis.
Which symptom should the nurse expect the client to report during the assessment?