Author Question: The nurse is preparing to test a patient for postvoid residual with a bladder scan. Which action ... (Read 114 times)

c0205847 · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

The nurse is preparing to test a patient for postvoid residual with a bladder scan. Which action will the nurse take?

a. Measure bladder before the patient voids.
b. Measure bladder within 10 minutes after the patient voids.
c. Measure bladder with head of bed raised to 60 degrees.
d. Measure bladder with head of bed raised to 90 degrees.

Question 2

Which statement by the patient about an upcoming contrast computed tomography (CT) scan indicates a need for further teaching?

a. I will follow the food and drink restrictions as directed before the test is scheduled.
b. I will be anesthetized so that I lie perfectly still during the procedure.
c. I will complete my bowel prep program the night before the scan.
d. I will be drinking a lot of fluid after the test is over.

ktidd · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Measurement should be within 10 minutes of voiding. It is a postvoid so the measurement is after the patient voids and the urine volume is recorded. Patient is supine with head slightly elevated.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Patients are not put under anesthesia for a CT scan; instead, the nurse should educate patients about the need to lie perfectly still and about possible methods of overcoming feelings of claustrophobia. The other options are correct and require no further teaching. Patients need to be assessed for an allergy to shellfish if receiving contrast for the CT scan. Bowel cleansing is often performed before CT scan. Another area to address is food and fluid restriction up to 4 hours prior to the test. After the procedure, encourage fluids to promote dye excretion.