Asked by Loren Coffer on Sep 27, 2024
A patient with an indwelling urinary catheter has been given a bed bath by a new nursing assistive personnel. The nurse evaluating the cleanliness of the patient notices crusting at the urinary meatus. Which action should the nurse take next?
A) Ask the nursing assistive personnel to observe while the nurse performs catheter care.
B) Leave the room and ask the nursing assistive personnel to go back and perform proper catheter care.
C) Tell the nursing assistive personnel that catheter care is sloppy.
D) Remove the catheter.
Urinary Meatus
The external opening of the urethra, through which urine exits the body.
Indwelling Urinary Catheter
A catheter that is inserted into the bladder through the urethra and left in place for continuous urine drainage, often used for patients who cannot control urination.
Catheter Care
Involves the procedures and practices for maintaining the cleanliness and functionality of a catheter, to prevent infection and ensure it works properly.
- Master and execute foundational concepts of accountability and responsibility pertaining to nursing practice.
Learning Objectives
- Master and execute foundational concepts of accountability and responsibility pertaining to nursing practice.