A nurse is preparing to collect a urine specimen from a female infant using a urine collection bag.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Position the opening of the bag over the urethra and the anus.
Place a snug-fitting diaper over the drainage bag.
Apply lidocaine gel to the perineum before attaching the bag.
Stretch the perineum taut when applying the bag.
The Correct Answer is B
This helps to keep the urine collection bag in place while the infant is active.
Choice A is wrong because the opening of the bag should be positioned over the urethra only, not over both the urethra and anus.
Choice C is wrong because there is no need to apply lidocaine gel to the perineum before attaching the bag.
Choice D is wrong because there is no need to stretch the perineum taut when applying the bag.
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Correct Answer is C
Explanation
A sausage-shaped abdominal mass is a symptom of intussusception in infants.
Intussusception is a serious condition where part of the intestine slides into an adjacent part of the intestine, often blocking food or fluid from passing through and cutting off the blood supply to the affected part of the intestine.
Choice A is wrong because a board-like abdomen is not a symptom of intussusception.
Choice B is wrong because increased urinary output is not a symptom of intussusception.
Choice D is wrong because constipation is not a symptom of intussusception.
Correct Answer is A
Explanation
A 24-gauge catheter is the smallest-gauge catheter and is appropriate for administering IV fluids and medications to an infant.
Choice B is wrong because an opaque dressing would prevent the nurse from visualizing the insertion site.
Choice C is wrong because starting an IV in an infant’s foot can be painful and difficult to secure.
Choice D is wrong because IV sites should be changed every 72-96 hours or according to facility policy.
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