Author Question: Which findings should the nurse follow up on after removal of a catheter from a patient? (Select all ... (Read 23 times)

sjones · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

Which findings should the nurse follow up on after removal of a catheter from a patient? (Select all that apply.)

a. Increasing fluid intake
b. Dribbling of urine
c. Voiding in small amounts
d. Voiding within 6 hours of catheter removal
e. Burning with the first couple of times voiding

Question 2

The nurse is teaching a health class about the gastrointestinal tract. The nurse will explain that which portion of the digestive tract absorbs most of the nutrients?

a. Ileum
b. Cecum
c. Stomach
d. Duodenum

anyusername12131 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B, C
Abdominal pain and distention, a sensation of incomplete emptying, incontinence, constant dribbling of urine, and voiding in very small amounts can indicate inadequate bladder emptying requiring intervention. All the rest are normal and do not require follow-up. The patient should increase intake. The first few times a patient voids after catheter removal may be accompanied by some discomfort, but continued complaints of painful urination indicate possible infection. Patient should void 6 to 8 hours after catheter removal.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
The duodenum and jejunum absorb most nutrients and electrolytes in the small intestine. The ileum absorbs certain vitamins, iron, and bile salts. Food is broken down in the stomach. The cecum is the beginning of the large intestine.