A patient has surgery that creates a pouch from his intestine. His ureters empty into the pouch, while a nipple valve allows him to perform self-catheterization to intermittently empty the pouch. A nurse identifies this type of urinary diversion as a(n)
1. Orthotopic bladder substitution.
2. Ileal conduit.
3. Continent urostomy.
4. Suprapubic catheter.
ANS: 3
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A. Document the findings in the woman's chart. B. Place the woman in a knee-chest position. C. Prepare the woman for an immediate cesarean birth. D. Perform a careful vaginal exam to assess for exposed umbilical cord vessels.
An emergency department nurse moves to a new city, where heat-related illnesses are common. Which clients should the nurse anticipate as at higher risk for heat-related illness? (Select all that apply.)
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During treatment for shock, the client receives fluid volume replacement. The nurse determines that renal perfusion is being maintained if the urine output is at least
a. 0.25 ml/kg/hour. b. 0.5 ml/kg/hour. c. 1.0 ml/kg/hour. d. 1.5 ml/kg/hour.