Author Question: A man with urinary incontinence tells the nurse he wears adult diapers for protection. What risks ... (Read 58 times)

codyclark · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A man with urinary incontinence tells the nurse he wears adult diapers for protection. What risks should the nurse discuss with this client?

A) Public embarrassment
B) Skin breakdown and UTI
C) Inability to control urine
D) Odor and leakage

Question 2

A nurse has catheterized a client to obtain urine for measuring postvoid residual (PVR) amount. The nurse obtains 40 mL of urine. What should the nurse do next?

A) Report this abnormal finding to the physician.
B) Perform another catheterization to verify the amount.
C) Document this normal finding for postvoid residual.
D) Palpate the abdomen for a distended bladder.

momo1250 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: B
Clients frequently turn to absorbent products for protection when they are incontinent of urine and if they have not had this condition properly diagnosed and treated. When used improperly, such products may cause skin breakdown and place the client at risk for a UTI.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: C
A postvoid residual (PVR) urine measures the amount of urine remaining in the bladder after voiding. It can be measured by catheterization or a bladder scan. A PVR of less than 50 mL indicates adequate bladder emptying. The nurse would document this normal finding for PVR.