A nurse is caring for a client in the medical-surgical unit.

Exhibits

Which of the following actions should the nurse take to decrease the risks for urinary tract infection for this client?
Select all that apply.

Use soap and water to provide perineal care.

Change the indwelling urinary catheter tubing every 3 days

Encourage the client to drink 3000 ml of fluid daily.

Review the need for the indwelling urinary catheter daily

Place the drainage beg on the bed when transporting the client

Answer and Explanation

Correct Answer : A,D,E

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Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. St. John's wort is an herbal supplement that can interact with antidepressant medications like amitriptyline and should be avoided.
B. Taking amitriptyline on an empty stomach can lead to gastrointestinal upset, so it is better to take it with food.
C. Amitriptyline can have anticholinergic effects, which might lower blood pressure rather than raise it.
D. Correct. Amitriptyline and other antidepressants take a few weeks to reach their full therapeutic effect, so it's important for the client to understand this delayed response.

A. Encourage clients to establish a timeline for their own grieving process. B. Initiate a discussion with clients about ways to cope with changes in family dynamics. C. Assist clients in identifying ways suicide could have been prevented. D. Discourage clients from sharing negative aspects of their relationship with the deceased persons.

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. Incorrect. Encouraging clients to establish a timeline for grieving might not be appropriate or helpful, as grief processes are individual and non-linear.
B. Correct. Coping with changes in family dynamics is a relevant topic for a support group of this nature, as suicide often brings significant family changes.
C. Incorrect. Focusing on preventing suicide is not the primary goal of this support group; coping and healing are more appropriate.
D. Incorrect. Allowing clients to share negative aspects of their relationship can promote emotional healing and understanding, which is essential in this context.

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A nurse is caring for a client in the medical-surgical unit.

Exhibits

Which of the following actions should the nurse take to decrease the risks for urinary tract infection for this client?
Select all that apply.