A client had a transurethral prostatectomy and has incontinence. Which statement by the client indicates a need for clarification about managing this condition?
a. "I will practice stopping the urine stream to strengthen my sphincter control."
b. "I will limit my fluid intake every day to prevent incontinence."
c. "I will avoid vigorous activity for the first 3 weeks after surgery."
d. "I will avoid caffeinated beverages and spicy foods."
B
Unless fluid restriction is needed because of another medical problem, clients with incontinence should drink plenty of water and other fluids. Client statements regarding Kegel exercises, activ-ity restrictions post-surgery, and avoiding bladder irritants are all indicative of understanding.
You might also like to view...
The first stage in the Transtheoretical Model of Behavior Change is:
a. action. b. contemplation. c. precontemplation. d. preparation.
A patient has been taking phenobarbital for 2 weeks as part of his therapy for epilepsy
He tells the nurse that he feels tense and that "the least little thing" bothers him now. Which is the correct explanation for this problem? a. These are adverse effects that usually subside after a few weeks. b. The drug must be stopped immediately because of possible adverse effects. c. This drug causes the rapid eye movement (REM) sleep period to increase, resulting in nightmares and restlessness. d. This drug causes deprivation of REM sleep and may cause the inability to deal with normal stress.
The nurse is preparing to examine the external genitalia of a school-age girl. Which of these positions would be most appropriate in this situation?
A) In the parent's lap B) In a frog-leg position on the examining table C) In the lithotomy position with the feet in stirrups D) Lying flat on the examining table with legs extended
The patient is receiving sodium bicarbonate intravenously (IV) for correction of acidosis secondary to diabetic coma. The nurse assesses cyanosis, slow respirations, and irregular pulse. What is the nurse's priority action?
1. Increase the rate of the infusion and continue to assess the patient for symptoms of acidosis. 2. Decrease the rate of the infusion and continue to assess the patient for symptoms of alkalosis. 3. Continue the infusion; the patient is still in acidosis. 4. Stop the infusion and notify the physician; the patient is in alkalosis.