A nurse is caring for a client who is 6 hr postoperative following abdominal surgery and is having difficulty voiding. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

Allow the client to hear running water while attempting to void.

Provide the client a bedpan while lying supine.

Encourage fluid intake up to 1,000 mL daily.

Insert an indwelling urinary catheter and connect it to gravity drainage.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

A. While this technique can sometimes be helpful, it's not the first-line intervention for postoperative urinary retention. Encouraging fluids is a more fundamental step.

B.   Lying supine may make it more difficult for the client to void. Sitting upright or ambulating to the bathroom may be more effective.
C.   Encouraging fluids helps maintain adequate urine output, which is essential for preventing urinary retention after surgery. Dehydration can worsen the difficulty voiding.
D.   Catheterization should be considered only after other interventions to promote voiding have been attempted and failed, as it carries the risk of infection and discomfort.

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Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. This action prevents recontamination of the hands after handwashing, which is an essential component of maintaining medical asepsis.
B. It is recommended to allow alcohol-based hand rub to dry completely before engaging in patient care to ensure effectiveness.

C. While handwashing with soap and water is appropriate, cold water may not be as effective as warm water for removing contaminants.
D. Alcohol-based hand rubs are not sufficient for cleaning visibly soiled hands; soap and water are required in such cases.

A. A client who has tuberculosis B. A client who has pneumonia C. A client who has shigella D. A client who has strep throat

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. Tuberculosis is an airborne infection, requiring airborne precautions to prevent transmission.
B. Pneumonia is typically transmitted through respiratory droplets and does not require airborne precautions.
C. Shigella is transmitted through the fecal-oral route and does not require airborne precautions.
D. Strep throat is typically transmitted through respiratory droplets and does not require airborne precautions.

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