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A nurse is caring for a client who has undergone cystoscopy to evaluate hematuria. What information should the nurse provide to the client regarding post-procedure care?

Encouraging the client to resume normal activities immediately

Advising the client to avoid drinking fluids for the next 24 hours

Informing the client that temporary discomfort and mild bleeding are expected

Recommending the use of harsh soaps for perineal care

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

A) Incorrect. After cystoscopy, clients may need a short period of rest and recovery before resuming normal activities.

B) Incorrect. It is important to maintain hydration after cystoscopy; avoiding fluids is not recommended.

C) Correct. Temporary discomfort and mild bleeding are common after cystoscopy and should be expected.

D) Incorrect. The use of harsh soaps for perineal care can irritate the urinary tract and is not recommended.

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Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A) Incorrect. Excessive blood clotting is not a common underlying mechanism of hematuria.

B) Correct. Inflammation and damage to blood vessels in the urinary tract or kidneys can lead to the leakage of blood into the urine, causing hematuria.

C) Incorrect. While bacterial infections can cause hematuria, they are not the primary underlying mechanism.

D) Incorrect. Kidney stones can cause hematuria, but they are not the primary cause of hematuria itself.

A. "Kidney stones can directly damage the bladder lining, causing blood to appear in the urine." B. "The presence of kidney stones can create a favorable environment for bacterial infections, leading to hematuria." C. "Kidney stones can block the urethra, forcing blood to back up into the kidneys and cause bleeding." D. "Passing kidney stones through the urinary tract can cause mechanical trauma and result in blood in the urine."

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A) Incorrect. Kidney stones primarily affect the urinary tract upstream of the bladder and do not directly damage the bladder lining.

B) Incorrect. Kidney stones themselves do not create a favorable environment for bacterial infections.

C) Incorrect. While kidney stones can cause blockages in the urinary tract, this statement does not explain the primary mechanism of hematuria.

D) Correct. Passing kidney stones through the urinary tract can cause mechanical trauma to the urinary structures, leading to hematuria.

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