You are caring for a patient with an indwelling catheter. As the patient returns from the radiology department you note the collection bag is on the side rail. After assuring the patient is comfortably back in his bed you also note the securing device is gone. What should you do?
What will be an ideal response?
Immediately reposition the collection bag below the level of the bladder and affix it to the bed in the proper fashion. Obtain and replace your facilities securing device. Notify the nurse of your observations and your actions.
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a. Upon admission b. New diagnosis c. Life-changing diagnosis d. When the chaplain makes rounds e. When facing treatment decisions
A patient with rhabdomyosarcoma has been admitted for chemotherapy with vincristine. While preparing a plan of care for this patient, what would be an appropriate nursing diagnosis?
A) Altered body image due to severe fluid retention B) Risk for bleeding due to possible hemorrhagic cystitis C) Risk for injury related to muscle wasting and weight loss D) Risk of infection related to possible nosocomial infection
A male patient comes to the clinic and is diagnosed with gonorrhea. Which symptom most likely prompted him to seek medical attention?
A) Rashes on the palms of the hands and soles of the feet B) Cauliflower-like warts on the penis C) Painful red papules on the shaft of the penis D) Foul-smelling discharge from the penis
Based on recent surveys identifying nutritional information concerning the daily diet of older adults in America, the nurse suggests
a. substituting carbohydrates with lean pro-tein sources. b. adding calories through the addition of fruits and vegetables. c. introducing a protein at each meal. d. relying on foods that are both easy to chew and easy to digest.