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Harlin Polanco
on Oct 27, 2024
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The student nurse asks for an indwelling urinary catheter for a hospitalized patient who is incontinent.Which response should the nurse make about the use of catheters only being absolutely necessary?
A) They are the leading cause of infection.
B) They are too expensive for routine use.
C) They contain latex,increasing the risk for allergies.
D) Insertion is painful for most patients.
Indwelling Urinary Catheter
A tube inserted into the bladder through the urethra to drain urine, remaining in place for continuous urine drainage.
Latex
A natural rubber product used in a variety of medical and consumer goods, which can cause allergic reactions in some individuals.
- Evaluate the appropriate use of indwelling urinary catheters to prevent infection.
Verified Answer
MA
Learning Objectives
- Evaluate the appropriate use of indwelling urinary catheters to prevent infection.
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