When patients cannot empty the bladder on their own, a(n) ________ may be passed through the urethra into the bladder to allow the bladder to empty.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
catheter
When patients cannot empty the bladder on their own, a catheter may be passed through the urethra into the bladder to allow the bladder to empty.
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1. to sustain respiratory function. 2. to help regulate acid?base balance. 3. to keep a vein open. 4. to encourage urine output.
It is important to the future of nursing research that clinical practice areas find ways to support scientific inquiry. What has been identified as a significant barrier to the implementation of re-search findings in client care?
a. Skilled clinical nurses may not be skilled at accessing and understanding research findings. b. Nurses may feel that available research does not provide the practical solutions they are searching for. c. Published research is often written in a way that is difficult to understand. d. Any or all of the above may constitute barriers.
Friction commonly occurs when
A. dirt, oils, and perspiration are not removed from the skin. B. the patient is positioned directly on a body prominence. C. a patient is dragged across a sheet or other surface. D. the patient is moved by using a lifting sheet.
A pregnant client in her third trimester is started on chlorpromazine (Thorazine) 25 mg four times daily. Which of the following instructions is most important for the nurse to include in the client's teaching plan?
a) "Don't drive because there's a possibility of seizures occurring." b) "Avoid going out in the sun without a sunscreen with a sun protection factor of 25." c) "Stop the medication immediately if constipation occurs." d) "Tell your doctor if you experience an increase in blood pressure."