A nurse is inserting an indwelling urinary catheter for a male patient. Which action will the nurse take?
a. Hold the shaft of the penis at a 60-degree angle.
b. Hold the shaft of the penis with the dominant hand.
c. Cleanse the meatus 3 times with the same cotton ball from clean to dirty.
d. Cleanse the meatus with circular strokes beginning at the meatus and working outward.
ANS: D
Using the uncontaminated dominant hand, cleanse the meatus with cotton balls/swab sticks, using circular strokes, beginning at the meatus and working outward in a spiral motion. Repeat 3 times using a clean cotton ball/swabstick each time. With the nondominant hand (now contaminated), retract the foreskin (if uncircumcised) and gently grasp the penis at the shaft just below the glans. Hold the shaft of the penis at a right angle to the body.
You might also like to view...
The nurse is preparing to give a client a sublingual medication. What amount of water should be given for proper administration?
a. none c. 1 ounce b. 15 minims d. half a glass
What is the most appropriate nursing intervention when writing a care plan for a pregnant woman and using the nursing diagnosis "Readiness for enhanced family coping due to new role?"
A) Help the patient move toward an enriching lifestyle B) Educate the patient about nutrition and overeating, exercise, and stress management techniques C) Provide breast-feeding support D) Assess the structure, resources, and coping abilities of the family
Do the same for the second set of lab values
Which of the following is a common stressor that influences self-concept by way of role performance?
a. Job loss b. Pregnancy c. Societal attitudes d. Promotion at work