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ashley · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

The nurse will check for residual urine following the first void after removal of the client's catheter.

At the same time the client voids, the nurse needs to administer routine medication, give an analgesic to a client in pain, and initiate IV therapy on another client. Which of these is the priority action? 1. Administer the analgesic.
2. Initiate the IV.
3. Pass routine medications.
4. Catheterize the client.

Question 2

The nurse understands that fluid and electrolyte balance are vital to normal body function. Electrolytes are important for: Standard Text: Select all that apply.

1. Maintaining fluid balance.
2. Contributing to acidbase regulation.
3. Facilitating enzyme reactions.
4. Assisting neuromuscular reactions.
5. Regulating serum concentration of protein.

tennis14576 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

4
Rationale: In order for the measurement of residual urine to be accurate, the catheter must be passed immediately after voiding. If the catheter is not passed for 15-20 minutes after voiding, it will be impossible to know if the urine has been produced since voiding or whether it is indeed residual urine.

Answer to Question 2

1,2,3,4
Rationale: Electrolytes, including sodium, control and regulate water balance.