Which outcome is appropriate for the patient who underwent urinary diversion surgery and creation of an ileal conduit for invasive bladder cancer?
a. Patient will resume his normal urination pattern by (target date).
b. Patient will perform urostomy self-care by (target date).
c. Patient will perform self-catheterization by (target date).
d. Patient's urine will remain clear with sufficient volume.
ANS: B
You might also like to view...
A 20-year-old man presents with upper gastrointestinal bleeding. His health history indicates binge drinking on weekends. The nurse inquires about the patient's alcohol use and learns that the patient frequently vomits violently after drinking
Which of the following underlying causes should the nurse suspect for this patient's bleeding? A) Mallory-Weiss tears B) Dieulafoy's lesions C) Peptic ulcer disease D) Stress-related erosive syndrome
Which other term can the nurse use to describe the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987?
a. Medicaid Act b. Nursing Home Reform Act c. Diagnostic Related Group Act d. Magnet Recognition Act
A client is using chamomile tea as a remedy to treat gastrointestinal upset
When discussing the use of this herb, the nurse would alert the client that contact dermatitis is a possibility if the client has a hypersensitivity to which of the following plants? Select all that apply. A) Ragweed B) Fox glove C) Asters D) Lavender E) Chrysanthemums
The nurse, a new employee of a hospital, will be scheduled to attend which of the following?
a. Staff development classes b. In-service classes c. Continuing education courses d. Orientation