You are going to apply a condom catheter. Which action is incorrect?
a. Following the manufacturer's instructions
b. Washing the penis with soap and water
c. Applying elastic tape around the penis
d. Using adhesive tape to secure the catheter
D
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A nonspecific response of the body to any demand placed on it is called a
1. stressor. 2. mental illness. 3. physical illness. 4. coping mechanism.
The laboring client the nurse is caring for speaks English well, and has identified her race as Asian. She has requested only warm water to drink, and has refused ice chips and cold liquids throughout the labor
The nurse understands that this is most likely related to: A. The client's belief in the role of hot and cold in health. B. The fact that the client has not yet become thirsty. C. A desire to have complete control of the environment. D. Folklore concerning the desired sex of the unborn child.
The nurse is meeting with the parents of the victim. The parents ask about ways to help their child deal with future situations such as this. The nurse:
a. Tells them she has met with the parents of the bully and they do not need to worry about this anymore b. Discourages the child from future participation in organized activity c. Advises the parents that they should not try to resolve this conflict by talking to the bully's parents d. Can review different options for conflict resolution to empower the child to handle any future events
A child is brought to the emergency department, and a fracture of the left lower arm is suspected. The mother states that the child was rollerblading and attempted to break a fall with an outstretched arm
Diagnostic x-rays of the child reveal that a fracture is present. A plaster of Paris cast is applied to the arm, and the nurse provides instructions to the mother regarding cast care at home. Which teaching points would the nurse provide the mother? Select all that apply. 1. The cast should be dry in about 6 hours. 2. The cast is water-resistant, so the child is able to take a bath or a shower. 3. The cast will mold to the body part. 4. The cast needs to be kept dry, because when wet it will begin to disintegrate. 5. Keep the cast elevated for the first day on pillows. 6. Make sure that the child can frequently wiggle the fingers.