A patient who had a suprapubic prostatectomy is depressed that he still has the suprapubic catheter in place
He asks, "When can I get rid of this catheter?" The nurse's most informative response would be that the suprapubic catheter will be removed when the urine residual after voiding has decreased to _____ mL. a. 150
b. 125
c. 95
d. 75
D
The suprapubic catheter is removed when the urine residual after voiding reduces to 75 mL.
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1. Hydrochloric acid 2. Chyme 3. Enzymes 4. Intrinsic factor
The nurse should do which of the following when using an interpreter to facilitate communication with a client with a language barrier?
1. Direct all questions to the interpreter. 2. Face the client and direct questions to the client. 3. Ensure that family is present to avoid errors in communication. 4. Ask the interpreter to write down all answers.
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