A client who has an indwelling catheter reports a need to urinate. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
A. Check to see whether the catheter is patent B. Reassure the client that it is not possible for them to urinate. C. Recatheterize the bladder with a larger-gauge catheter. D. Collect a urine specimen for analysis.
A nurse is preparing to initiate a bladder-retraining program for a client who has incontinence. Which of the following actionsshould the nurse take? (Select all that apply.)
A. Restrict the client’s intake of fluids during the daytime. B. Have the client record urination times. C. Gradually increase the urination intervals. 1 / 4 D. Remind the client to hold urine until the nextscheduled urination time. 2 / 4 E. Provide a sterile container for urine 3 / 4
A nurse is reviewing factors that increase the risk of urinary tract infections (UTIs) with a client who has recurrent UTIs. Which of the following factors should the nurse include? (Select all that apply.)
A. Frequent sexual intercourse B. Lowering of testosterone levels C. Wiping from front to back to clean the perineum D. Location of the urethra closer to the anus E. Frequent catheterization
A nurse isteaching a client who reportsstress urinary incontinence. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? (Select all that apply.)
A. Limit total daily fluid intake. B. Decrease or avoid caffeine. C. Take calcium supplements. D. Avoid drinking alcohol. E. Use the Credé maneuver
When you see indications ofskin breakdown, what is your next action?
– Elevate and use corrective devices(pillows, foot boots,trochanter rolls,splints, wedge pillows)