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. "I knew that effective delegation made my job easier, but I never thought about how it could benefit the hospital." 2. "The clients on our unit come and go so frequently that delegation is of little benefit." 3. "I just don't understand why people think delegation is difficult; all you have to do is tell other people what to do." 4. "Now I know that effective delegation means telling my nursing staff when they need to have their regular work done."
The nurse percusses the lungs and determines that there is an area of hyperresonance. This finding is consistent with which of the following conditions?
1. Pneumonia 2. Atelectasis 3. Pneumothorax 4. Pleural effusion
The nurse is learning how to reduce the stigma associated with substance abuse. Which of the following statements by the nurse would reflect that learning has taken place?
A) "A 34-year-old is being admitted for suicidal threats as a result of cocaine use.". B) "We're admitting a disheveled cocaine addict who has threatened to kill herself.". C) "They've added another druggie to my caseload.". D) "We're admitting a coked-out, manic client.".
The most skilled pediatric nurse will be committed to attending to each child and family in:
a. exactly the same way b. a manner similar to one in the textbook c. unique ways designed for that child and family d. the same way as every other nurse on the unit