The nurse is reviewing the nursing care plan of a patient with a history of urinary incontinence. The patient uses a pessary to help control the incontinence. Care of the pessary should include:
1. removal periodically for cleansing.
2. daily douching with a cleansing solution.
3. checking for proper placement once a month.
4. deflating the cuff periodically.
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A pessary is a device that is inserted into the vagina to hold the pelvic organs in place. The device must be removed periodically for cleansing and replacement as needed.
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A) hypo-osmolarity. B) uncontrolled ketogenesis. C) hypoventilation. D) hypoglycemia.
The nurse is providing patient teaching prior to discharge. The nurse gives the patient a home care checklist as part of the discharge teaching. What should be included on this checklist?
A) Know signs and symptoms of orthostatic hypotension and how to prevent it. B) Weigh in the morning on alternating days. C) Measure everything you drink. D) Identify heart failure as an acute disease.
What protects the vagina from microorganisms that could cause infection?
a. the cervix c. the acidic environ-ment b. menstruation d. cilia
Nurses are valuable partners in marketing strategies because they:
a. Are more likely than other members of the organization to use marketing tools. b. Have a strong background in using evidence to support decisions. c. Have close involvement with patients, who are the target group for marketing. d. Constitute the largest staff group in most healthcare organizations.