The health care provider ordered a urine specimen for culture and sensitivity. After the nurse collects the specimen, the client asks, "When will I know the results of the test?" Which of the following is the best response?

"We will know the results within 30 minutes."

"We will have results in 24 hours."

"It usually takes 7-10 days before the results are available."

"It usually takes 48-72 hours to obtain the growth and sensitivity results."

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is D

A.   Urine culture and sensitivity tests typically take longer than 30 minutes to yield results.
B.   While some preliminary results may be available within 24 hours, the full culture and sensitivity testing usually take longer.
C.   Waiting 7-10 days for results would be excessive for a urine culture and sensitivity test.
D.   Typically, it takes 48-72 hours to obtain the growth and sensitivity results for a urine culture, allowing time for bacterial growth and sensitivity testing.

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. While pain is a common symptom associated with inflammation, providing a feedback mechanism for pain identification is not the ultimate purpose of the inflammatory process.
B. The inflammatory process is not primarily aimed at increasing fatty deposits in affected tissue.
C. The ultimate purpose of the inflammatory process is to localize, destroy, and remove injurious agents such as pathogens and damaged cells, thereby preparing the wound for healing.
D. Releasing antigens into the general circulation is not the primary purpose of the inflammatory process.

A. Urine characteristics B. Homan's sign C. Lung sounds D. Frequency of diarrhea episodes

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. While monitoring urine characteristics is important for overall assessment, it may not be the priority in this situation.
B. Homan's sign is used to assess for deep vein thrombosis and may not be directly related to the client's current symptoms.
C. Elevated temperature after knee replacement surgery could indicate a potential infection, including pneumonia, so assessing lung sounds for signs of infection is a priority.

D. Diarrhea may be indicative of gastrointestinal issues but is less likely to be directly related to the client's current symptoms after knee replacement surgery.

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