Exam 46: Urinary Elimination

Which observation by the nurse $\bold{best}$ indicates that a continuous bladder irrigation for a patient following genitourinary surgery is effective?

A nurse is caring for a patient with a continent urinary reservoir. Which action will the nurse take?

A patient asks about treatment for stress urinary incontinence. Which is the nurse's best response?

Which assessment question should the nurse ask if stress incontinence is suspected?

An 86-year-old patient is experiencing uncontrollable leakage of urine with a strong desire to void and even leaks on the way to the toilet. Which priority nursing diagnosis will the nurse include in the patient's plan of care?

A patient is experiencing oliguria. Which action should the nurse perform first?

The patient has a catheter that must be irrigated. The nurse is using a needleless closed irrigation technique. In which order will the nurse perform the steps, starting with the first one? 1) Clean injection port. 2) Inject prescribed solution. 3) Twist needleless syringe into port. 4) Remove clamp and allow to drain. 5) Clamp catheter just below specimen port. 6) Draw up prescribed amount of sterile solution ordered

To obtain a clean-voided urine specimen from a female patient, what should the nurse teach the patient to do?

The nurse anticipates a suprapubic catheter for which patient?

A nurse is caring for a patient who just underwent an intravenous pyelography that revealed a renal calculus obstructing the left ureter. What is the nurse's first priority in caring for this patient?

Which statement by the patient about an upcoming contrast computed tomography (CT) scan indicates a need for further teaching?

A nurse administers an antimuscarinic to a patient. Which findings indicate the patient is having therapeutic effects from this medication? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse is inserting a catheter into a female patient. When the nurse inserts the catheter, no urine is obtained. The nurse suspects the catheter is not in the urethra. What should the nurse do?

A nurse is providing care to a group of patients. Which patient will the nurse see first?

The nurse is preparing to test a patient for postvoid residual with a bladder scan. Which action will the nurse take?

A nurse is teaching a patient about the urinary system. In which order will the nurse present the structures, following the flow of urine?

A nurse is inserting an indwelling urinary catheter for a male patient. Which action will the nurse take?

Which findings should the nurse follow up on after removal of a catheter from a patient? (Select all that apply.)

The nurse is preparing to apply an external catheter. Which action will the nurse take?

A nurse is caring for a hospitalized patient with a urinary catheter. Which nursing action best prevents the patient from acquiring an infection?