A client who has an indwelling urinary catheter develops ...

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A client who has an indwelling urinary catheter develops increased sediment in the drainage tubing, and a catheter irrigation is prescribed.
 
  Before the irrigating solution is introduced into the catheter, the nurse must FIRST do which of the following actions? a. Insert the tip of the irrigating syringe into the catheter; then fill it with 60 cc of solution.
  b. Disinfect the connection between the catheter and drainage tubing before separating them.
  c. Separate the catheter and drainage tubing, and let the catheter drain to empty the bladder.
  d. Remove the current catheter; then reinsert another catheter before starting the procedure.

Question 2

When a nurse is caring for a client with radium implants, which action is MOST important?
 
  a. Assess the radium implant sites once every shift.
  b. Encourage frequent visitation of the client's close family and friends.
  c. Organize care to optimize time spent at the bedside.
  d. Encourage the client to walk around in the room.

[carojassy25]

Answer to Question 1

B
When performing irrigation on an indwelling urinary catheter, disinfect the connection between the catheter and drainage tubing before separating them. This prevents the transfer of microorganisms.

Answer to Question 2

C
The three factors to reduce the risk of radiation exposure are the following: limit time, distance, and lead shielding.

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[AngeliqueG]

Excellent