Unit 2 Test Review

Check to determine if the catheter tubing is kinked

A nurse is caring for a pt who is post-op and who has an indwelling urinary cath to gravity drainage. The nurse notes no urine output in the past 2 hours. What action should the nurse take first?

A - Provide client w/ glass of water B - Assist client to a sitting position C - Explain procedure to client D - Measure the length of tubing to be inserted C

A nurse is preparing to insert an NG tube for a client who has a bowel obstruction. Which of the following actions should the nurse take FIRST?

Vitamin C and Zinc

A nurse is planning care for a pt who has a wound infection following abdominal surgery. To promote healing and fight infection, what vitamins and minerals should the nurse plan to increase in the client's diet?