Hematuria

Hematuria ( 30 Questions)

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Question 10 :

A nurse is explaining the pathophysiology of hematuria to a client with a history of kidney stones. What should the nurse emphasize as a key factor in the development of hematuria in this context?

A "Kidney stones can directly damage the bladder lining, causing blood to appear in the urine."

Incorrect. Kidney stones primarily affect the urinary tract upstream of the bladder and do not directly damage the bladder lining.

B "The presence of kidney stones can create a favorable environment for bacterial infections, leading to hematuria."

Incorrect. Kidney stones themselves do not create a favorable environment for bacterial infections.

C "Kidney stones can block the urethra, forcing blood to back up into the kidneys and cause bleeding."

Incorrect. While kidney stones can cause blockages in the urinary tract, this statement does not explain the primary mechanism of hematuria.

D "Passing kidney stones through the urinary tract can cause mechanical trauma and result in blood in the urine."

Correct. Passing kidney stones through the urinary tract can cause mechanical trauma to the urinary structures, leading to hematuria.

Hematuria

Hematuria ( 30 Questions)

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