Situation 6 - Mrs. Seva, 52 years old, asks you about possible problems regarding her elimination now that she is in the menopausal stage.

26. Instruction on health promotion regarding urinary elimination is important. Which would you include?

After urination, wipe from anal area up towards the pubis
Tell client to empty the bladder at each voiding
If burning sensation is experienced while voiding, drink pineapple juice
Hold urine as long as she can before emptying the bladder to strengthen her sphincter muscles

The question from the test: Nursing practice i � foundation of professional nu.

Mrs. Seva also tells the nurse that she is often constipated. Because she is aging, what physical changes predispose her to constipation?

The nurse understands that one of these factors contributes to constipation:

Mrs. Seva talks about fear of being incontinent due to a prior experience of dribbling urine when laughing or sneezing and when she has a full bladder. Your most appropriate instruction would be to:

Mrs. Seva asked for instructions for skin care for her mother who has urinary incontinence and is almost always in bed. Your instruction would focus on prevention of skin irritation and breakdown by:

Situation 7 - Using Maslow's need theory, Airway, Breathing and Circulation are the physiological needs vital to life. The nurse's knowledge and ability to identify and immediately intervene to meet these needs is important to save lives.

Which of these clients has a problem with the transport of oxygen from the lungs to the tissues: