Two days after the Foley catheter is removed, you observe that N.H.'s urine is cloudy and concentrated
and has a strong odor.
What are your immediate actions?
What will be an ideal response?
• Assess for other signs and symptoms of urinary tract infection (UTI).
• Notify the physician on call.
• Obtain an order for a clean-catch specimen for urinalysis (UA) with culture and sensitivity testing.
• Encourage N.H. to drink fluids.
• Expect an order for antibiotics if UA indicates UTI.
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1. Nurses must be ready to provide care in risky circumstances without the use of technology. 2. Nurses must be ready to provide care regardless of circumstances that may occur during a disaster. 3. Regardless of what occurs, nurses cannot have fear. 4. Nurses must practice so they make no mistakes during practice drills to eliminate mistakes during a disaster.
The population health nurse becomes aware of a client being stigmatized after receiving treatment for a mental illness. Which actions should the nurse take to help with this client's health restoration? (Select all that apply.)
1. Monitoring adherence to treatment. 2. Assisting the client with treatment side effects. 3. Discussing ways for the client to deal with the stigma. 4. Contacting local lawmakers to support antidiscrimination laws. 5. Conducting a community program on mental health and illness.
A therapist has asked a client to use journaling to re-experience the childhood trauma of witnessing a sibling killed in an accident. This client is most likely in:
A) Individual psychotherapy. B) Group therapy C) Family therapy. D) A task group.
A group of nurses is discussing whether to join a union. Which statement indicates that one of the nurses would be resistant to joining a union?
A) "I want more individual power." B) "I want a higher salary for what I do." C) "I want limited mandatory overtime." D) "I want to advance on my merits."