A 19-year-old client was admitted to the emergency department after a bicycle accident complaining of low back pain. Hematuria was present. For accurate monitoring of output, the nurse should:
A)
insert a Foley catheter.
B)
measure all voided urine.
C)
weigh the sheets and reweigh periodically.
D)
keep the client on the bedpan.
A
Explanation:
A)
An indwelling urinary catheter provides the most accurate method to monitor urine output. Hourly measurements as well as observation of urine color and character can be easily checked.
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B)
An indwelling urinary catheter provides the most accurate method to monitor urine output. Hourly measurements as well as observation of urine color and character can be easily checked.
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C)
An indwelling urinary catheter provides the most accurate method to monitor urine output. Hourly measurements as well as observation of urine color and character can be easily checked.
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D)
An indwelling urinary catheter provides the most accurate method to monitor urine output. Hourly measurements as well as observation of urine color and character can be easily checked.
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