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james0929

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on: Jul 24, 2018
Upon assessing the client in the morning, the nurse notes that there is urine leaking out around the indwelling urinary catheter. The nurse should first:
 
  A. Insert the catheter farther
  B. Reinflate the catheter balloon
  C. Remove the catheter and reinsert another
  D. Apply padding around the urinary meatus

Question 2

An appropriate measure for the nurse to institute when a suspected biological event has occurred with the client is to:
 
  A. Use copious amounts of soap and water to wash the client thoroughly
  B. Remove client's clothing by cutting garments off
  C. Apply transmission-based isolation precautions
  D. Dispose of client's clothing in biohazard bag and seal


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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B
B. Leakage of urine from around catheter indicates improper catheter placement, possible balloon deflation, or too small a catheter. Reinflate balloon or replace catheter.

Answer to Question 2

C
C. BiologicalStep 2. Institute transmission-based isolation precautions.
A. ChemicalUse copious amounts of soap and water to wash the client thoroughly.
B. ChemicalRemove all of client's clothing. Caution: do not pull over the client's headinstead cut garments off.
D. ChemicalUse copious amounts of soap and water to wash the client thoroughly.


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james0929

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Reply #2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Both answers were spot on, thank you once again


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Reply #3 on: Jul 24, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


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