The nurse planning care for the client who had a repair of a uterine prolapse 2 days ago would include which intervention?
a. Encouraging a low-fiber diet
b. Having the client void every 2 hours
c. Keeping the client on bed rest
d. Performing routine Foley catheter care
B
After prolapse repair, the client has a Foley catheter that is removed as soon as the client is am-bulatory. Once the catheter is removed, the client voids every 2 hours to keep pressure off the suture line. This client should be ambulatory by now. Low fiber is not part of the treatment plan.
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A. "Learning to count on others" B. "Learning to delay satisfaction" C. "Identifying oneself" D. "Developing skills in participation"
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