Asked by Milanpreet kaur Chana on Apr 27, 2024
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The nurse is performing urinary catheterization for a female patient.The catheter will not advance any further but there is no urine output.What is the appropriate action of the nurse?
A) Withdraw the catheter and notify the health care provider immediately.
B) Palpate the patient's bladder to assess for fullness,tenderness,or distention.
C) Leave the catheter in place and reattempt insertion with a new sterile catheter.
D) Utilize the bladder scanner to determine how much urine is in the patient's bladder.
Urinary Catheterization
The insertion of a catheter into the bladder through the urethra to drain urine, used for patients who cannot urinate naturally.
Bladder Scanner
A non-invasive, ultrasound device used to quickly and accurately measure bladder volume and residual urine, often used to assess urinary retention.
Urine Output
The volume of urine excreted by the kidneys over a given period, indicative of renal function.
- Exhibit correct nursing approaches for addressing catheterization complications.
Verified Answer
BB
Bradley BrownMay 04, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The catheter has been inadvertently inserted into the patient's vagina.The nurse should leave the catheter in place and reattempt insertion with a new sterile catheter.There is no need to notify the health care provider immediately.Palpation of the bladder and bladder scanning should be completed prior to insertion of the catheter.
Learning Objectives
- Exhibit correct nursing approaches for addressing catheterization complications.