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stephzh

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Mr. A is a 70-year-old man with Alzheimer who was admitted for pneumonia. The family reports that he is usually independent with ADLs at home, but has been very confused in the hospital.
 
  You find him urinating in the corner of his room. What is the priority response?
 
  A. Would you be willing to wear a condom catheter and leg bag so that we can keep you dry?
  B. If you feel like you need to urinate, just push the call bell and someone will come to help you.
  C. Let me help you clean up and then I will call your family to come and sit with you.
  D. Sir, can you tell me your name? Can you tell me where you are right now?

Question 2

You are reviewing orders related to the urinary system for Ms. S. Which orders would you question? (Select all that apply.)
 
  A. Insert a Foley catheter with a urometer.
  B. Measure I & O every hour.
  C. Obtain a urine sample for urinalysis.
  D. Perform Crede maneuver every 4 hours.
  E. Up to bedside commode with assistance as needed.
  F. Apply skin barrier paste to perineal area as needed


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k.lashomb

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Reply #1 on: Jul 8, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

A, B, D


stephzh

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Reply 2 on: Jul 8, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Excellent

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