Discuss noninvasive ways to promote urination in the immobile patient - Answer-Running water and pour warm water over perineum while on bedpan to promote voiding reflex/ often done in rehab facilities as part of a bladder training program
What class of medication might be ordered for the patient...
Discuss noninvasive ways to promote urination in the immobile patient - Answer-
Running water and pour warm water over perineum while on bedpan to promote voiding
reflex/ often done in rehab facilities as part of a bladder training program
What class of medication might be ordered for the patient with the UTI? - Answer-
Antibiotics (Cephazolin/Ancef)
What are common side effects of these drugs - Answer-Vaginitis , arrhythmias, rash,
confusion
What is cystitis - Answer-Urinary tract infection-inflammation of the bladder
What interventions can help improve cystitis - Answer-Dietary changes /increasing
vitamin c/increasing intake of water/cranberry juice/consuming Green leafy
vegetables /**don't hold the urine -if the patient needs to go to the bathroom let them
go!!
Review how urine collection technique is performed on the pediatric patient - Answer-
Clean catch -best obtained using a urine bag //catheterization-sterile feeding tube is
often used to catheter use //sterile specimen -best performed by the physician using a
bladder tap -urine is aspirated through a needle inserted directly into the bladder
What is epididymitis - Answer-An acute or chronic inflammation of the epididymitis that
occurs as a result of a UTI or STI or from long term use of an indwelling catheter
Patient teaching epididymitis - Answer-Encourage fluid intake //encourage bed rest with
the scrotum elevated to prevent traction //cold compresses to the scrotum //sitz baths
//antibiotics both partners//condoms and preventative measures
Signs and Symptoms of a UTI - Answer-Malaise, fever , chills, urinary frequency or
urgency , hematuria, elevated WBC , dark cloudy foul smelling urine , bladder spasms ,
nausea and vomiting
Nursing interventions for the COPD patient that will facilitate decreased work of
breathing and increased oxygenation - Answer-Elevate the head of the bed // 2-3 liters
of oxygen // assist to tripod position leaning over the bedside table // maintain SPO2 of
88-92%
What are the risk factors of contracting tuberculosis - Answer-Children less than 5 years
// drinking unpasteurized milk from an infected cow//homeless individuals
//immigrants //individuals exposed to overcrowding such as long term care facilities ,
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