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Abigail Charisse
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Which activities related to urinary elimination may be delegated to a nursing assistive personnel (NAP) ?

A) Catheterization
B) Positioning the patient
C) Evaluating alternatives to catheter use
D) Assessing urinary drainage

Urinary Elimination

The process of voiding urine from the bladder through the urethra to the outside of the body; a critical function for the removal of waste products and regulation of body fluids.

Nursing Assistive Personnel

Nursing Assistive Personnel (NAP) are healthcare workers who provide basic patient care under the supervision of nursing staff, assisting with activities of daily living and other tasks.

Catheterization

The process of inserting a thin tube, or catheter, into a body cavity, duct, or vessel to allow for drainage, injection of fluids, or access by surgical instruments.

  • Determine suitable interventions and positioning of patients to aid in urinary elimination.
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