The nurse is preparing to administer sodium polystyrene sulfonate (Kayexalate) rectally to a patient with an irregular pulse and weakness of the lower extremities.
What laboratory finding does the nurse determine is the reason for this treatment?

Choice A rationale

Dysuria, or painful urination, is a common symptom of acute cystitis (bladder infection). Clients with acute cystitis often report burning sensations during urination and frequent urges to urinate.

Choice B rationale

Nasal congestion is not a symptom associated with acute cystitis. It is more commonly related to respiratory conditions like colds or allergies.

Choice C rationale

Joint pain is not related to acute cystitis. Joint pain can be associated with various musculoskeletal or autoimmune conditions, but not typically with a bladder infection.

Choice D rationale

Shortness of breath is not a symptom of acute cystitis. This symptom is more relevant to respiratory or cardiovascular conditions, not bladder infections.

Choice A rationale

Attaching a wristband indicating the client's allergy is a good practice, but it is not the priority action. The priority is to notify the provider to avoid any potential allergic reactions during the procedure.

Choice B rationale

Notifying the dietary department is not relevant in this context. The priority is to ensure the provider is aware of the allergy to prevent an adverse reaction during the cardiac catheterization.

Choice C rationale

Asking the client about other food allergies is important, but the priority action is to notify the provider immediately to ensure the safety of the client during the procedure.

Choice D rationale

Notifying the provider of the client's allergy is the priority action. This ensures that the provider can take necessary precautions to prevent an allergic reaction during the cardiac catheterization procedure.