Which of the following is a recommended guideline when catheterizing the female urinary bladder?
A) Lubricate 2 to 3 inches of the catheter tip before insertion.
B) Using the dominant hand, hold the catheter by the tip and insert slowly into the urethra.
C) Advance the catheter until there is a return of urine (approximately 4 to 5 inches)
D) Once urine drains, advance the catheter another 2 to 3 inches.
D
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A) "It is important to monitor your sodium intake." B) "Increasing your dietary protein helps with cardiac cell repair." C) "Here is a list of high-fat, high-cholesterol foods to avoid." D) "I have notified the dietitian regarding your condition in order to provide you with more information."
Your patient has been diagnosed with pericarditis. Which of the following are signs and symptoms, or a precipitating factor? (Select all that apply.)
a. Sharp pain b. Pain relieved by sitting up c. Pain relieved by resting d. Friction rub heard to right of sternum e. History of kidney failure f. Result of viral infection g. Result of medications such as procaina-mide
A patient in a support group says, "I'm tired of being sick. Everyone always helps me, but I'll be glad when I can help someone else." This statement reflects
a. altruism. b. universality. c. cohesiveness. d. corrective recapitulation.
People are often surprised and shocked to find that Medicare will not pay for
A. Hospice care of the terminally ill. B. Hospitalization. C. Intermittent skilled home health care. D. Long-term nursing home care.