Asked by Nawaf Bin Nassar on Jul 20, 2024
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When providing care for a patient in need of an indwelling catheter,the nurse understands that which of the following is an indication for this need?
A) Presence of stage III and IV pressure ulcers
B) Presence of a yeast infection
C) Need for inaccurate measurement of urinary output
D) Need to manage urinary elimination
Indwelling Catheter
A catheter that is left inside the body for a prolonged period to drain urine from the bladder, commonly referred to as a Foley catheter.
Stage III and IV
Refers to advanced stages of a disease, often used to describe the severity of cancer or pressure ulcers, indicating more serious conditions.
Urinary Elimination
The process by which the kidneys filter waste from the blood and remove it from the body in the form of urine.
- Establish exact measurements and criteria for urinary discharge and catheter employment.
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Learning Objectives
- Establish exact measurements and criteria for urinary discharge and catheter employment.
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