You are caring for a patient with an ileal conduit. You notice there is tape around the drain pouch. When you ask the patient about it, he tells you it was leaking and the previous PCT taped the area that was leaking. What actions should you take?
What will be an ideal response?
Notify the nurse. The pouch needs to be changed. Pouches are never taped when leaking; a new pouch is applied. The nurse will also need to address proper ileal conduit teaching with the PCT that taped the leaking pouch.
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A nurse is speaking with her accountant about opening a free clinic as a 501(c)(3) organization. The accountant advises the nurse
A. To charge patients his or her regular fees B. To waive her professional fees, but charge for testing and more advanced care C. To charge a nominal fee if the patient can afford to pay, but provide services regardless D. To charge a small fee, usually around 25% of the service value