dysuria

HESI A2
Vocabulary and General Knowledge
Multiple choice
Difficulty 2 of 5

Question

A nurse reads that an adult client reported dysuria at a visit. Which description best explains the term?

Urine appears red✗ Incorrect

Incorrect. Urine appears red does not express the meaning of dysuria.
Urine leaks involuntarily✗ Incorrect

Incorrect. Urine leaks involuntarily does not express the meaning of dysuria.
Passing urine is painful✓ Correct

Correct. Passing urine is painful expresses the meaning in this context.
Urination occurs frequently✗ Incorrect

Incorrect. Urination occurs frequently does not express the meaning of dysuria.

Answer

C. Passing urine is painful

Rationale

Dysuria concerns discomfort during urination. It does not by itself identify urine color or frequency.

RememberDysuria refers to painful or difficult urination.

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Adapted from Open RN Medical Terminology, 2nd edition: Chapter 5 Urinary System Terminology Open RN (Chippewa Valley Technical College) · License: CC BY 4.0 · Retrieved November 2, 2026 · Physiology of the Urinary System › Other Terms Related to Urine and Urination · 2nd edition, 2024
Adapted from Open RN Nursing Skills, 2nd edition: Chapter 12 Abdominal Assessment Open RN (Chippewa Valley Technical College) · License: CC BY 4.0 · Retrieved November 2, 2026 · Subjective Assessment › Genitourinary · 2nd edition, 2023

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