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darbym82

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A nurse is monitoring the intake and output of a patient who is unable to ambulate to the bathroom. After the patient uses the bedside commode, the nurse should
 
  1. Estimate the amount of urine in the bedside commode.
  2. Pour the urine into a graduated container to obtain a measurement.
  3. Document that the patient has voided but not try to determine a specific amount.
  4. Provide a marked specimen pan to be used the next time the patient uses the bedside commode.

Question 2

A nurse is preparing to place a Foley catheter. First, the nurse should
 
  1. Apply sterile gloves.
  2. Clean the urinary meatus with soap and water.
  3. Prepare a sterile field with the needed supplies.
  4. Fill the balloon with 5 mL sterile normal saline.


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guyanai

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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: 2

Answer to Question 2

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Wow, this really help

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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