On Day 2 at 16:00, the client is kept NPO.
An exploratory laparotomy is scheduled for tomorrow at 06:00. Metoclopramide 10 mg IV every 6 hours and Cefazolin 2g IV on call for surgery are ordered.
Which of the following actions should the nurse assist with?

Choice A rationale

Marking the edges of steps can help a visually impaired person navigate their home more safely. This can be done with contrasting colors or textures to make the steps more visible.

Choice B rationale

Using low-wattage light bulbs is not recommended for visually impaired individuals. Instead, they may benefit from brighter lighting to enhance visibility.

Choice C rationale

Placing throw rugs over electrical cords is not safe as it can create a tripping hazard. It’s better to secure cords out of walkways.

Choice D rationale

Leaving doors slightly ajar can be dangerous for visually impaired individuals as they may walk into them. It’s safer to keep doors fully open or fully closed.

Choice A rationale

Experiencing incontinence whenever taking a diuretic may suggest a type of functional incontinence, where the incontinence is linked to the inability to reach a restroom due to the sudden urge to urinate caused by the diuretic23.

Choice B rationale

Leaking urine when sneezing is typically a symptom of stress incontinence, which occurs when pressure is placed on the bladder during physical movement or activity23.

Choice C rationale

A bladder that seems to empty without warning may suggest urge incontinence, which is characterized by a sudden, intense urge to urinate followed by an involuntary loss of urine23.

Choice D rationale

Frequently experiencing dribbling of urine is a common symptom of overflow incontinence, which occurs when the bladder doesn’t empty properly, leading to frequent or constant dribbling23.