The client asks the nurse, "how did I get this urinary tract infection?" the nurse should explain that in most instances, cystitis is caused by:

A descending infection from the urethra

An infection elsewhere in the body

Urinary stasis in the bladder

Congenital strictures in the urethra

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

A. UTIs typically start as an ascending infection from the urethra into the bladder, not descending.
B. UTIs, especially cystitis, are generally localized infections that do not stem from infections elsewhere in the body.
C. Urinary stasis (incomplete emptying of the bladder) can lead to bacterial growth, which is a common cause of cystitis.
D. While congenital strictures can predispose to infections by causing urinary stasis, they are not the primary cause in most cases of cystitis.

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Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. A fasting blood glucose level of 126 mg/dL or higher on two separate occasions meets the diagnostic criteria for diabetes.
B. A casual blood glucose level of 200 mg/dL or higher, along with symptoms of hyperglycemia, is required for diagnosis.
C. An HbA1c of 6.5% or higher can indicate diabetes, but it should be confirmed on a second test.
D. A 2-hour blood glucose of 200 mg/dL or higher during an oral glucose tolerance test is used to diagnose diabetes; 170 mg/dL does not meet this threshold.

A. 16 units B. 42 units C. 26 units D. 32 units

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. Preparing only 16 units would mean administering just the regular insulin and not the NPH insulin, which is also prescribed.
B. The total number of insulin units is calculated by adding the units of regular insulin (16 units) and NPH insulin (26 units), resulting in 42 units to be administered together.
C. Preparing only 26 units would mean administering only the NPH insulin and not the regular insulin, which is not appropriate.
D. Preparing 32 units is incorrect as it does not accurately reflect the sum of both insulin types prescribed.

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The client asks the nurse, "how did I get this urinary tract infection?" the nurse should explain that in most instances, cystitis is caused by:

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Correct Answer is A

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Correct Answer is B

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