Author Question: A older patient recovering from total hip replacement surgery 8 hours ago has not been able to void ... (Read 71 times)

naturalchemist

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 542
A older patient recovering from total hip replacement surgery 8 hours ago has not been able to void spontaneously. Which actions should the nurse take to assist this patient?
 
  Select all that apply.
  1. Increase fluids.
  2. Turn onto the left side.
  3. Palpate the bladder for distention.
  4. Insert an indwelling urinary catheter.
  5. Complete a bladder scan at the bedside.

Question 2

Which patient information is essential for the nurse to provide the physician who is preparing to administer conscious sedation to a patient?
 
  Select all that apply.
  1. The patient has a history of snoring.
  2. The patient drank a cup of coffee two hours ago.
  3. The patient wants to be asleep for the procedure.
  4. The patient's father was hypertensive.
  5. The patient has a history of gout.



whitcassie

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 298
Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1, 3, 5

: The nurse should promote fluid intake as allowed, monitoring intake and output. Assess for bladder distention if the patient has not voided within 7 to 8 hours after surgery. Use a portable ultrasound scanner to determine the amount of urine in the bladder. Turning onto the left side will not promote urinary elimination. Urinary catheterizations should be avoided to reduce the potential for urinary tract infections and urethral trauma.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1, 2

While all of this information leads to a greater understanding of the patient, the essential information is that the patient snores and that the patient is not NPO. The other information is not relevant at this time.



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
 

Did you know?

When blood is exposed to air, it clots. Heparin allows the blood to come in direct contact with air without clotting.

Did you know?

On average, someone in the United States has a stroke about every 40 seconds. This is about 795,000 people per year.

Did you know?

Warfarin was developed as a consequence of the study of a strange bleeding disorder that suddenly occurred in cattle on the northern prairies of the United States in the early 1900s.

Did you know?

To combat osteoporosis, changes in lifestyle and diet are recommended. At-risk patients should include 1,200 to 1,500 mg of calcium daily either via dietary means or with supplements.

Did you know?

Certain topical medications such as clotrimazole and betamethasone are not approved for use in children younger than 12 years of age. They must be used very cautiously, as directed by a doctor, to treat any child. Children have a much greater response to topical steroid medications.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library