Practice Question
After undergoing prostate surgery, a patient is discharged on the medication phenazopyridine hydrochloride (Pyridium) to assist with urinary catheter discomfort. What information will the nurse include in the discharge teaching?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Urine will appear reddish orange.
Rationale:
🔷 Phenazopyridine (Pyridium) is a urinary tract analgesic used to relieve discomfort associated with catheter use or UTIs.
🔷 It works by soothing the lining of the urinary tract, but one notable effect is the reddish-orange discoloration of the urine.
🔷 This is harmless but important to inform the patient about, as it can stain clothing and contact lenses, causing alarm if unexpected.
🔷 It does not affect the eyes, cause GI distress, or alter urine odor.
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This question is from ATI LPN Medsurg~Urinary System Exam which contains 47 questions.
More Questions from This Exam
A patient has a nephrostomy tube that has been inserted because of an obstruction in the ureter. What special precautions in the care of the nephrostomy tube should the nurse implement?
Answer Choices:
A. Leaving the nephrostomy site open to air.
B. Instilling no more than 50 mL of sterile water if sterile irrigations are ordered.
C. Clamping every 2 hours to allow expansion of the kidney pelvis.
D. Being certain the tube is connected, not kinked, or not clamped to ensure that it continually drains.
In the elderly what is a common sign of urinary tract infection (UTI)?
Answer Choices:
A. Pyuria
B. Hematuria
C. Confusion
D. Dysuria
A 14-year-old male is taking tolterodine (Detrol). What is the action of this drug?
Answer Choices:
A. Decreases the urge to void.
B. Acidifies urine
C. Prevents urinary retention.
D. Restores bladder tone and function.
What discharge teaching is appropriate for the nurse to provide to a patient who has had a lithotripsy?
Answer Choices:
A. Check for edema of the legs and ankles.
B. Watch for stone debris in the urine in 1 to 4 weeks
C. Remain on restricted activity for a week.
D. Decrease fluid intake to 1000 mL/day.
What should nursing care focus on when caring for a patient with a ureteral catheter in place after the removal of a kidney stone?
Answer Choices:
A. Including ureteral output with the bladder output
B. Early ambulation
C. Assessing for patency
D. Irrigating the catheter regularly
Question Details
- Category: LPN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: LPN ATI Exams
- Domain: Medical-Surgical
- Answer Choices: 4