Author Question: A client is ordered to have a sitz bath following surgery. What would be a contraindication for a ... (Read 73 times)

Destiiny22 · **on:** Jul 17, 2018

A client is ordered to have a sitz bath following surgery. What would be a contraindication for a sitz bath treatment that would require the nurse to contact the surgeon for clarification?

A) Respiratory conditions
B) Rectal discomfort
C) Cardiac conditions
D) Pelvic discomfort

Question 2

There are different ways in which bacteria are classified. The nurse educator is reviewing with a group of nursing students the categories of different bacteria. What is the best response by a student nurse about the category for bacillus bacteria?

A) Round or spherical bacterium
B) Rod-shaped bacterium
C) Spiral-shaped bacterium
D) Square-shaped bacterium

ilianabrrr · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 17, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
Feedback:
The purpose of a sitz bath (sitting in a tub of warm water) is to provide moist heat to the pelvic, perineal, and/or perianal area. Sitz baths are most often used following infant delivery or rectal/perineal surgery. Heat applications may be contraindicated in clients with known cardiac conditions or those taking certain cardiac medications or antihypertensives.

Answer to Question 2

B
Feedback:
A rod-shaped bacterium is known as a bacillus. There is no square-shaped bacterium. A round or spherical bacterium is called a coccus. A spiral-shaped bacterium has the name spirillum.