Asked by Teresa Irlbeck on Jun 16, 2024
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A patient's catheter bag is empty 2 hours after it was last drained.The nurse's first action is to:
A) Irrigate the catheter
B) Perform a bladder scan
C) Replace the catheter
D) Check for kinks or compression
Catheter Bag
A medical device used to collect and store urine from a urinary catheter, facilitating bladder drainage.
Irrigate
To wash out a body part, such as a wound or organ, with a stream of fluid to remove debris or infection.
Compression
The act or process of pressing something or being pressed together, often used to reduce swelling, control bleeding, or support injured limbs.
- Understand how to assess and manage complications with indwelling urinary catheters.
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Alexis VincuillaJun 21, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Kinks or compression of the catheter or tubing may impede flow of urine into the bag.If there are no kinks or compression,assessment for urinary retention by performing a bladder scan may be appropriate.Irrigating the catheter and replacing the catheter are more invasive interventions that increase the patient's risk for infection.These options may be considered after a full assessment is completed and no other,simpler cause is identified.
Learning Objectives
- Understand how to assess and manage complications with indwelling urinary catheters.