Asked by Cristina Carreon Taylor on May 29, 2024
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A nurse is planning care for a group of patients. Which task will the nurse assign to the nursing assistive personnel?
A) Obtaining a midstream urine specimen
B) Interpreting a bladder scan result
C) Inserting a straight catheter
D) Irrigating a catheter
Nursing Assistive Personnel
Support staff who work under the supervision of nurses to provide patient care, but who do not have the same level of training or qualifications as registered nurses.
Bladder Scan
A non-invasive ultrasound procedure used to measure the amount of urine in the bladder to assess urinary retention or the need for catheterization.
Midstream Urine
A method of urine collection where the sample is taken not at the beginning or end, but in the middle of urination, to minimize contamination.
- Demonstrate capability in catheter insertion techniques, together with the requisite care and maintenance, to prevent infection and afford comfort to the patient.
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Zybrea KnightJun 05, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The skill of collecting midstream (clean-voided) urine specimens can be delegated to nursing assistive personnel. The nurse must first determine the timing and frequency of the bladder scan measurement and interprets the measurements obtained. Inserting a straight or an indwelling catheter cannot be delegated. Catheter irrigation or instillation cannot be delegated to nursing assistive personnel.
Learning Objectives
- Demonstrate capability in catheter insertion techniques, together with the requisite care and maintenance, to prevent infection and afford comfort to the patient.