The nurse explains that the purpose of a sitz bath is to reduce inflammation in the perineal and anal area and should last at least:
a. 10 to 15 minutes.
b. 20 to 30 minutes.
c. 30 to 40 minutes.
d. 1 hour.
B
The sitz bath should last 20 to 30 minutes.
You might also like to view...
In a busy STD clinic on a large university campus, a group of students have developed tetracycline- and penicillin-resistant strains of N. gonorrhoeae
Given these results, the nurse can expect that which of the following medications will be prescribed? A) Single injection of Rocephin (ceftriaxone) B) A 7-day supply of Augmentin (amoxicillin and clavulanate) C) Nizoral (ketoconazole), an antifungal medication D) Fluconazole (Diflucan), for yeast infections
What is one of the major technological contributors to changes in self-management by healthcare consumers?
1. The introduction of cell phones 2. Change in elementary education 3. Computers and information technology 4. Better transportation
When teaching the client about a new medication, the nurse should include which information?Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.
A. Adverse effects that can be expected B. Which adverse effect to report to the healthcare provider C. The drug's therapeutic action D. Chemical composition of the drug E. Name of the drug manufacturer
L.C. asks, "Why don't they give me a dopamine pill? Wouldn't that just fix everything?" Why
is oral dopamine not a replacement therapy? What will be an ideal response?