Harry decides that Marla is lying because she seems so nervous. In reality, Marla is telling the truth and is nervous because she has a big presentation in her next class. That Harry thinks she is lying is an example of the:

A patient presents with suspected post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis. Which of the following should the nurse anticipate in the patient’s history?

During an assessment, the nurse suspects overflow incontinence. Which finding would most likely support this diagnosis?

The nurse is caring for a patient with interstitial cystitis. Which intervention is most appropriate?

Which is the most common cause of urinary obstruction in men older than 60 years of age?

A patient with polycystic kidney disease reports dull flank pain and a recent increase in abdominal girth. What is the nurse’s priority assessment?

Which of the following mechanisms explains polyuria in uncontrolled diabetes mellitus?

The presence of epithelial cells in urinary casts indicates which pathophysiologic condition?

A patient with chronic kidney disease has elevated BUN and creatinine. What is the most accurate explanation for these findings?

A patient with a history of nephrolithiasis presents with flank pain and hematuria. What is the most sensitive imaging modality to confirm the diagnosis?