Prepare an interview schedule for investigating the experiences of clients who have an in-dwelling urinary catheter. What sort of questions might you want to ask of your participants?
What will be an ideal response?
ANSWERS Sample questions include: What is your understanding of why you have an in-dwelling catheter? What aspects of catheter care management do you complete? Who helps you to manage your catheter? Who would you contact in an emergency situation, e.g. if your catheter became blocked? How long do you expect to have the catheter?
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A colonist is working in the public health sector in early colonial America. Which of the following activities would have likely been completed?
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