Care of the client with a suprapubic catheter includes the:
A. Use of clean technique
B. Connection of the tubing to a small abdominal drainage bag
C. Cleansing of the insertion site in a direction toward the drain
D. Promotion of 1500 ml of fluid per day for a client without restrictions
D
D. Encourage client to drink at least 2000 ml of fluids per day if no restrictions.
A. Sterile and clean gloves are used in care.
B. Secure catheter to abdomen with tape or Velcro multipurpose tube holder to reduce tension on insertion site.
C. Use a new piece of moistened gauze to gently clean the base of the catheter, moving up and away from site of insertion.
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Which information can the nurse provide this woman? A. Alpha-fetoprotein testing can be done in pregnancy. B. Genetic testing is available for this condition. C. It is rare for two children in one family to be affected. D. Usually spina bifida affects only female children.
What action performed by the nurse directly resulted from the contribution made by Linda Richards?
1. Using an antiseptic before administering an injection 2. Exploring the psychosocial needs of the patient 3. Documenting patient care in the medical record 4. Listening to a patient describe his or her condition
The nurse taking care of a client in the clinic notes that the client comes in twice per week, but never seems to have anything majorly wrong. Which is a benefit of providing education about self-care to this client?
A) The client's perception of need will change, promoting appropriate and timely health care. B) The client will continue to come to the clinic seeking help until someone helps the client. C) The client will seek affordable insurance by which to gain appropriate health care. D) The client will learn to seek healthcare services from legitimate sources.
The health perception–health maintenance pattern clearly includes which of the following areas for assessment?
1. usual pattern of sleep 2. date of last menstrual period 3. use of herbs and vitamins 4. recent cholesterol screening results