Laura is a student nurse who is working on a rehabilitation unit in the hospital. She is caring for Mrs. Cruse, a 77-year-old patient who had undergone knee replacement surgery
Since Mrs. Cruse had surgery, she has had several instances of urinary incontinence. The nurse caring for Mrs. Cruse has told Laura that she will be calling the health care provider for an order to anchor a Foley catheter. What is Laura's best response to this suggestion?
A. "Would it be better to request a straight catheter instead?"
B. "I think it would be better to put a disposable undergarment on her."
C. "Could we try a toileting schedule before you request the Foley?"
D. "I think that is a good idea; it will prevent skin breakdown."
C
You are in a key position to serve as a patient advocate by suggesting noninvasive alternatives to catheterization use. For example, you may decrease the risk for UTI by suggesting the use of a bladder scanner to evaluate bladder urine volume without invasive instrumentation or implement a toileting schedule for the incontinent patient.
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