A nurse attempts to obtain a urine sample from a client's ileal conduit. After correct sterile catheterization, no urine output is noted. How should the nurse respond?
A. Contact the health care provider.
B. Reinsert the catheter.
C. Ask the client to drink water.
D. Advance the catheter further in the stoma.
Answer: C
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The patient is in a clinic for palliative radiotherapy to the spine. After the nurse completes patient teaching, the patient continues to ask the same questions that have been addressed by the nurse. The nurse can conclude which of the following?
A) The patient is not listening. B) The patient is noncompliant. C) The patient may have a low IQ. D) Learning has not occurred.
A female patient who sustained a spinal cord injury resulting in paraplegia asks the nurse if she will ever be able to have children. How should the nurse respond?
1. "You should consider adoption if you want to have a family.". 2. "Sexual intercourse will not be pleasurable for you any longer.". 3. "Your rehabilitation specialist will talk to you about this concern.". 4. "It is possible for some women with spinal cord injuries to become pregnant and bear children.".
A nurse helping a client with care planning following a surgery which resulted in a permanent colostomy would consider a short-term goal requiring the client to:
1. Be able to state signs and symptoms of skin breakdown. 2. Have a formed bowel movement every 2 days. 3. Identify food sources that are problematic for the situation. 4. Maintain a positive self-esteem.
Which behavior would be most prevalent in oppressed groups?
A) Numerous individuals willing to assume leadership positions B) Confused values and low self-esteem C) Efforts directed at changing the status quo D) Open resistance to values held by oppressors