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waynest

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on: Jul 11, 2018
What would be the correct explanation of catheter care?
 
  a. Cleansing the first 2 inches of the catheter with soap and water every shift
  b. Disinfecting the entire catheter with alcohol every shift
  c. Lubricating the catheter with antiseptic lotion every 24 hours
  d. Cleansing the meatal-catheter junction every 24 hours

Question 2

The medication order reads Ibuprofen 600 mg PO tid. The bottle is labeled Ibuprofen 200 mg/tab. How many tablets should the nurse administer?
 
  a. One
  b. Two
  c. Three
  d. Six


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Chocorrol77

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
The first 2 inches of the catheter should be cleaned with soap and water every shift or more often if the patient is incontinent. Alcohol and lotions are contraindicated. Catheter care should be done every shift.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Desired dose over available dose times the unit. The unit is what the available dose is contained in.


waynest

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Gracias!

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Wow, this really help

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