Following surgical correction of hypertrophic pyloric stenosis, the nurse will teach the family members to save diapers for which of the following reasons?
a. to check the color of the urine as an indicator of bladder functioning
b. to determine the number of soaked diapers per shift
c. to measure urine output by weighing the diapers
d. to test the urine for sugar and ketones
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A Incorrect. The nurse will not teach the family members to save diapers to check the color of the urine as an indicator of bladder functioning.
B Incorrect. The nurse will not teach the family members to save diapers to determine the number of soaked diapers per shift. It is important to monitor hydration status, however, the nurse would measure intake and output. Weighing the diapers is a more accurate method of determining output than counting the number of soaked diapers.
C Correct. Following surgical correction of hypertrophic pyloric stenosis, the nurse will teach the family members to save diapers to measure urine output by weighing the diapers.
D Incorrect. The nurse will not teach the family members to save diapers to test the urine for sugar and ketones.
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