During a laparoscopy, a small incision is made beneath the umbilicus to view the abdominal cavity. What is the purpose of insertion of a Foley catheter into the bladder?
a. Used to insert carbon dioxide
b. Obtain a small simple sample of cells
c. Irrigate the bladder with normal saline
d. Maintain bladder decompression for an open view
D
Preparation of the patient includes insertion of a Foley catheter to maintain bladder decompression for an open view.
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What is the legal significance of the nurse's action when a client verbally refuses his medication and
the nurse gives the medication over the client's objection? The nurse a. can be charged with battery. b. can be charged with negligence. c. can be charged with malpractice. d. will face no charges.
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Approximately how long does a neurotransmitter molecule remain in the receptor site?
A. 2 minutes B. 1 second C. ΒΌ of a second D. 1 millisecond