ati urinary elimination
steps for obtaining urine specimen
1) wipe port with alcohol swab or specified antiseptic 2)attach syringe to collection port of catheter 3) withdraw 3-30ml urine 4)transfer urine to sterile container 5) transport specimen to the lab
a nurse is caring for a group of newly admitted clients. which of the clients should the nurse expect to have a prescription for a catheter?
a client in ICU for GI bleed
nurse providing perineal care to female with indwelling catheter. which area should be cleansed last?
anus
a nurse is preparing to insert an indwelling urinary catheter. which of the following actions should the nurse instruct the client to perform during insertion?
bear down
a nurse is assessing a client catheter drainage at the end of the shift and notes the output is considerably less than the fluid intake. which action should she take first?
check catheter for kinks
a nurse is preparing to remove a client's catheter. which of the following actions should she take?
deflation of the balloon completely before removal
a nurse is applying a condom catheter for a client who in uncircumcised. which of the following actions should the nurse take?
leave a space between the penis and sheath portion tip
a nurse is preparing a make client for intermittent catheterization. which action should the nurse take?
lift penis perpendicular to body
