Author Question: The nurse is planning care for a 12-year-old female patient who needs a Foley catheter inserted. It ... (Read 36 times)

robinn137 · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

The nurse is planning care for a 12-year-old female patient who needs a Foley catheter inserted. It is most important for the nurse to use a catheter of which size?

a. 5 to 6 French (Fr)
b. 8 to 10 Fr
c. 12 Fr
d. 14 to 16 Fr

Question 2

Which of the following are signs of iron (Fe2+) deficiency? (Select all that apply.)

a. Pale eye membranes
b. Cheilosis (redness/swelling) of the lips
c. Spongy, bleeding gingiva
d. Glossitis

leahm14 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
Gender and age determine catheter size. A 12 Fr catheter may be considered for use in young girls. The prescriber may order a larger size. For infants, 5 to 6 Fr is generally used; for children, 8 to 10 Fr with a 3-mL balloon is used; and 14 to 16 Fr is indicated for adult women.

Answer to Question 2

A, B, D
Pale eye membranes, cheilosis, and glossitis are all signs of iron deficiency. Spongy, bleeding gingiva is indicative of inadequate vitamin C intake.