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A nurse is discussing the potential symptoms associated with hematuria with a client. Which statement should the nurse include?

"Hematuria is always accompanied by pain or discomfort during urination."

"Hematuria can be painless, but it may also cause symptoms such as urinary urgency, abdominal pain, or back pain."

"Hematuria primarily leads to excessive thirst and frequent urination."

"Hematuria causes fever and chills as its main symptoms."

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is B

A) Incorrect. Hematuria does not always involve pain or discomfort during urination.

B) Correct. Hematuria can be painless, but it can also present with symptoms such as urinary urgency,

abdominal pain, or back pain.

C) Incorrect. Excessive thirst and frequent urination are not the primary symptoms of hematuria.

D) Incorrect. Fever and chills are not typically associated with hematuria itself but may be related to an underlying infection if present.

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Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A) Incorrect. Kidney stones can cause hematuria, but this statement does not address UTIs.

B) Correct. UTIs can lead to irritation and inflammation of the urinary tract, which can result in hematuria.

C) Incorrect. UTIs typically do not involve bacteria directly entering the bloodstream and causing bleeding in the kidneys.

D) Incorrect. UTIs do not trigger excessive production of blood cells as a primary mechanism for hematuria.

A. Antifungal antibiotics B. Broad-spectrum antibiotics C. Antiviral antibiotics D. Narrow-spectrum antibiotics

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A) Incorrect. Antifungal antibiotics are used to treat fungal infections and are not typically prescribed for UTIs.

B) Correct. Broad-spectrum antibiotics are prescribed for UTIs when the specific bacteria causing the infection are not known, and they can help resolve hematuria associated with the infection.

C) Incorrect. Antiviral antibiotics are used to treat viral infections, not bacterial UTIs.

D) Incorrect. Narrow-spectrum antibiotics target specific types of bacteria and may not be as effective in treating a wide range of UTI-causing bacteria.

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A nurse is discussing the potential symptoms associated with hematuria with a client. Which statement should the nurse include?

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