The nurse prepares to obtain a urine specimen from a client's indwelling catheter. What is the nurse's understanding of the purpose of clamping the indwelling catheter prior to collection of urine?
A. Decreases client discomfort.
B. Increases urine production.
C. Promotes sterile collection.
D. Eases technique of procedure.
Answer: C
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A) "What medications do you currently take?" B) "What effect is this hearing loss having on your quality of life?" C) "Has your hearing loss developed quickly or more slowly?" D) "Do you ever hear a persistent ringing in your ears?"
Which of the following questions might be asked by a qualitative researcher? (Choose all that apply.)
a. How does the experience of being in a car accident affect a person's driving speed? b. What is it like to live with a terminal illness? c. Which medication is most effective in treating pain resulting from an amputation? d. What percentage of patients enjoys the food served to them while in the hospital?
When planning health care, the nurse should be mindful that members of the Asian culture tend to:
a. miss appointments because they are present oriented and time is viewed as flexible. b. look to their ancestors for guidance. c. plan ahead and be future oriented. d. arrive early because they have no concept of time.
When you agree to perform a delegated task, you are responsible for your own actions
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.