Practice Question
A patient reports frequent urination at night. How should the nurse document this finding?
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Correct Answer:
Nocturia
Rationale:
🟩 Nocturia refers to waking up one or more times during the night specifically to urinate, interrupting normal sleep patterns.
🟩 It is commonly associated with conditions like heart failure, enlarged prostate, diuretic use, diabetes, and decreased bladder capacity.
🟩 Proper documentation helps guide diagnostic evaluation, hydration planning, and medication timing.
🟩 Recognizing nocturia supports individualized care, especially in older adults who are at greater risk for falls during nighttime bathroom trips.
❌ Oliguria → Low urine output
❌ Dysuria → Painful urination
❌ Polyuria → Excessive urination overall, not specifically at night
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This question is from EXAMPLIFY NUR 204 Fa 2025 EXAM 3 which contains 48 questions.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: Examplify Exam(s)
- Domain: Medical-Surgical
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