The charge nurse is observing a new graduate care for a patient ...

[Frost2351]

The charge nurse is observing a new graduate care for a patient recovering from a renal biopsy. For which action should the charge nurse intervene?
 
  1. The graduate nurse applies pressure to site for 15 minutes after procedure.
  2. The graduate nurse instructs patient to avoid eating for 8 to 12 hours.
  3. The graduate nurse teaches patient to increase oral fluid intake.
  4. The graduate nurse directs patient to report decreased urination.

Question 2

Which outcome should the nurse establish for a patient who has just voided and is scheduled for a portable ultrasonic bladder scan? A normal scan will indicate:
 
  1. less than 100 mL of urine in the bladder.
  2. between 100 and 150 mL of urine in the bladder.
  3. between 150 and 200 mL of urine in the bladder.
  4. more than 200 mL of urine in the bladder.

[olderstudent]

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 2
After the biopsy, if the percutaneous route was used, apply pressure to the site for about 20 min to prevent bleeding. The patient needed to take nothing by mouth for 8 to 12 hours before the procedure and not after. Oral fluid intake should be increased after the procedure. The patient should be instructed to report changes in urine output to the healthcare provider.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1
A normal ultrasonic bladder scan finding is less than 100 mL for a residual voiding. Volumes greater than 100 mL would not be normal after a portable ultrasonic bladder scan.

[Frost2351]

Excellent

[dantucker]

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