A client undergoes an indwelling catheter procedure as part of the treatment for acute urinary retention. Which of the following should the nurse always ensure during the procedure?
A) Check for signs of peritonitis.
B) Check the color and cloudiness of the urine.
C) Check proper anchoring of the tube.
D) Check the stoma for bleeding or cyanosis.
C
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A) a permanent pacemaker. B) an ICP monitor. C) chest tubes. D) an intra-aortic balloon pump.
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A) Akathisia B) Tardive dyskinesia C) Dystonia D) Parkinsonism
A patient who is taking immunosuppressant medications develops a urinary tract infection. The causative organism is sensitive to sulfonamides and to another, more expensive antibiotic. The prescriber orders the more expensive antibiotic
The nursing student assigned to this patient asks the nurse why the more expensive antibiotic is being used. Which response by the nurse is cor-rect? a. "Immunosuppressed patients are folate deficient." b. "Patients who are immunosuppressed are more likely to develop resistance." c. "Sulfonamides are bacteriostatic and de-pend on host immunity to work." d. "Sulfonamides intensify the effects of immunosuppression."
What are the limitations of employing a virtual environment as a teaching method? (Select all that apply.)
a. Access b. Interface c. Creativity d. Cost