While caring for a hospitalized older woman after hip surgery,the new graduate nurse is faced with the task of inserting an indwelling urinary catheter,which involves rotating the hip into a contraindicated position.The nurse exhibits critical thinking to perform this task by doing what?

A) Following textbook procedure.
B) Notifying the physician of the need for a urologist consult.
C) Adapting the positioning technique to the situation.
D) Postponing catheter insertion until the next shift.

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Catherine Parlier · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, Explanation :  The nurse must use critical thinking skills and problem solving in this situation to adapt positioning technique.In practice,patient procedures are not always presented as in a textbook,but they are individualized.A urology consult is not warranted for position,but it may be warranted if the nurse encounters difficulty in insertion.Postponing insertion of the catheter is not an appropriate action.

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