Author Question: A client undergoing a complete blood cell (CBC) count for the detection of anemia wants to know ... (Read 26 times)

charchew · **on:** Jul 17, 2018

A client undergoing a complete blood cell (CBC) count for the detection of anemia
wants to know more about hemoglobin. Which should the nurse explain to the client as
being the main function of hemoglobin?

A) Gives its oxygen to cells of the body and picks up carbon dioxide
B) Defends the body against disease organisms, toxins, and irritants
C) Essential for blood clotting, plug formation, and further hemostasis
D) Releases chemicals to assist the body in detoxifying foreign proteins

Question 2

A nurse caring for a 60-year-old client with hypertrophy of the prostate gland is required to remove the retention catheter that was inserted to relieve urinary retention. Which step should the nurse follow when removing the catheter?

A) Retention catheter should be cut and removed.
B) Catheter balloon should be completely deflated.
C) Client should be placed in side-lying position.
D) Client should be asked to hold breath during the procedure.

fwbard · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 17, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

B
Feedback:
The catheter balloon must be completely deflated when the retention catheter is removed, to prevent urethral trauma. A cut catheter can retract back into the urethra or bladder, so it should never be cut and removed. Other measures, such as positioning the client in the side-lying position or removing the plastic cover of the catheter, are unnecessary at this stage. The side-lying position is generally maintained for female catheterization. The client should not be asked to hold his breath. Instead, he should be asked to breathe slowly and deeply to facilitate removal.