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bcretired · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

During a laparoscopy, a small incision is made beneath the umbilicus to view the abdominal cavity. What is the purpose of insertion of a Foley catheter into the bladder?

a. Used to insert carbon dioxide
b. Obtain a small simple sample of cells
c. Irrigate the bladder with normal saline
d. Maintain bladder decompression for an open view

Question 2

During a period of significant workplace stress, a patient has been experiencing the recurrence of viral rhinitis for the past several weeks and claims that he has been unable to fully recover from this cold.

The nurse should recognize that this patient is at risk of developing:
A) Epistaxis
B) Rhinosinusitis
C) Epiglottitis
D) Allergic rhinitis

strudel15 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
Preparation of the patient includes insertion of a Foley catheter to maintain bladder decompression for an open view.

Answer to Question 2

B