The nurse is developing a teaching plan for the parents of a child with a myelomeningocele who will require clean intermittent catheterization. Which of the following would the nurse include?
A) Applying petroleum jelly to lubricate the catheter
B) Cleaning the reusable catheter with peroxide after each use
C) Storing the reusable cleaned catheter in a brown paper bag
D) Soaking the catheter in a vinegar and water solution to sterilize
Question 2
The parents of an 8-year-old boy are interested in promoting learning through reading to their son. Which of the following suggestions by the nurse would best promote this goal?
A) Have the parents choose what he should read initially.
B) Tell the child to read instead of watching TV with his parents.
C) Tell the parents that reading is for the child to do by himself.
D) Take the child to the library to check out some books.
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The patient and his family meet with the nurse to discuss progress on the patient care plan.
Application of an ostomy bag or pouch: B, An ostomy nurse applying an ostomy bag to a stoma;
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