The nurse is caring for a group of patients on the telemetry unit. Which patient should the nurse see first?

A patient with sinus bradycardia with a heart rate of 53 beats/minute

A patient with premature atrial contractions who is asymptomatic

A patient with atrial fibrillation reporting dyspnea

A patient with sinus tachycardia with a heart rate of 108 beats/minute

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

A.   Sinus bradycardia may not require immediate intervention if the patient is asymptomatic and stable.
B.   Asymptomatic premature atrial contractions may not require immediate attention unless they are associated with significant symptoms or hemodynamic instability.
C.   Dyspnea in a patient with atrial fibrillation may indicate heart failure or other complications and requires prompt assessment and intervention.
D.   Sinus tachycardia may not require immediate intervention if the patient is asymptomatic and stable.

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Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. A specific gravity within the normal range indicates adequate urine concentration and hydration status, which is not typically concerning.
B. This color is indicative of normal urine concentration and hydration status and is not necessarily indicative of urinary tract pathology.
C. Absence of glucose in the urine is a normal finding and does not typically warrant further investigation.
D. Microscopic hematuria (blood in the urine not visible to the naked eye) may indicate underlying urinary tract pathology, such as infection, inflammation, or kidney stones, and should be reported to the provider for further evaluation and management.

A. dysuria B. Ammonia-smelling urine C. frequency D. amber urine E. urgency

Correct Answer is ["A","C","E"]

Explanation

A. Dysuria, or painful urination, is a common symptom of a urinary tract infection (UTI) due to irritation of the urinary tract lining by bacteria.
B. While strong-smelling urine can occur with a UTI, it's not specific to UTIs and can have other causes. Ammonia-smelling urine can be indicative of a UTI, especially if accompanied by other symptoms such as dysuria or frequency.
C. Increased frequency of urination can be a symptom of a UTI as the body attempts to flush out the bacteria causing the infection.
D. Amber urine color can result from concentrated urine due to dehydration but is not specific to a UTI.

E. Urinary urgency, or a sudden and compelling need to urinate, can be a symptom of a UTI due to irritation of the bladder lining by bacteria

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