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Jahsua Johnson
on Oct 23, 2024
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The home care nurse is caring for a patient with an indwelling urinary catheter after spinal cord injury.The catheter is patent with clear yellow urine after being in place for 8 weeks.Which is the appropriate action of the nurse?
A) Request an order for a urinalysis with culture and sensitivity.
B) Irrigate the patient's catheter using 60 mL of sterile normal saline.
C) Remove the catheter immediately and notify the health care provider.
D) Contact the health care provider for an order to change the catheter.
Indwelling Urinary Catheter
A catheter placed in the bladder allowing for continuous urine drainage, used for patients who cannot control bladder function.
Spinal Cord Injury
A traumatic or disease-related injury to the spinal cord that affects communication between the brain and the body, potentially leading to paralysis and other disabilities.
Urinalysis
A test of urine to evaluate the presence of substances that indicate various health conditions, such as infections, kidney disease, and diabetes.
- Employ efficacious strategies for the prevention of urinary tract infections (UTIs) in individuals utilizing urinary catheters.
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MA
Learning Objectives
- Employ efficacious strategies for the prevention of urinary tract infections (UTIs) in individuals utilizing urinary catheters.