This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer

Author Question: A nurse is monitoring the intake and output of a patient who is unable to ambulate to the bathroom. ... (Read 92 times)

darbym82

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 570
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.



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

guyanai

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 349
Answer to Question 1

ANS: 2

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 2




darbym82

  • Member
  • Posts: 570
Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Excellent


cici

  • Member
  • Posts: 325
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

Did you know?

Not getting enough sleep can greatly weaken the immune system. Lack of sleep makes you more likely to catch a cold, or more difficult to fight off an infection.

Did you know?

Blood in the urine can be a sign of a kidney stone, glomerulonephritis, or other kidney problems.

Did you know?

To maintain good kidney function, you should drink at least 3 quarts of water daily. Water dilutes urine and helps prevent concentrations of salts and minerals that can lead to kidney stone formation. Chronic dehydration is a major contributor to the development of kidney stones.

Did you know?

As the western states of America were settled, pioneers often had to drink rancid water from ponds and other sources. This often resulted in chronic diarrhea, causing many cases of dehydration and death that could have been avoided if clean water had been available.

Did you know?

Essential fatty acids have been shown to be effective against ulcers, asthma, dental cavities, and skin disorders such as acne.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library