Exam 19: Urinary Elimination

The nurse infused a continuous bladder irrigation solution at 250 mL/hr for 12 hours.The total output amount measured was 3720 mL.What will the nurse record for the patient's urinary output?

A male patient is having difficulty using the urinal in bed.What does the nurse do to facilitate voiding?

The nurse is changing an external urinary catheter on a male patient.Which observation by the nurse requires additional attention?

The nurse assesses a patient's suprapubic catheter.Which observation warrants further investigation by the nurse?

The nurse assesses the patient's skin around the suprapubic catheter and observes extremely reddened skin.Which is the best nursing intervention to promote skin integrity?

The nurse inserts an indwelling urinary catheter into an adult patient who has been unable to void.Which assessment finding would the nurse expect?

A nurse is caring for an older patient who is recovering from a serious illness.The patient has an indwelling urinary catheter.The nurse notes the onset of new confusion.What action by the nurse is best?