Practice Question
Which statement by a female client would indicate that she is at the highest risk for a recurrence of cystitis
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Correct Answer:
can go 8 to I0 hours without emptying my bladder."
Rationale:
🔶 Infrequent voiding (such as going 8–10 hours without urinating) promotes urinary stasis, which allows bacteria to multiply, increasing the risk for cystitis (bladder infection).
🔶 Regular voiding helps to flush bacteria from the urinary tract, preventing their ascent into the bladder or urethra.
🔶 Stagnant urine becomes a favorable environment for pathogens like E. coli, the most common causative agent of recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs) in women.
🔶 Female clients are more prone to cystitis due to a shorter urethra, and behavioral habits such as delayed voiding significantly raise the risk of recurrence.
🔶 Nurses should educate clients to urinate every 2–4 hours, especially after sexual activity and upon feeling the urge, to prevent urinary infections.
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- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI MedSurg
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