Elimination exam| 9 questions and answers.

When can a child control urination? 18 to 24 months Factors that affect elimination -Age -Sociocultural -Psychological -Fluid balance -Surgery -Medications -Pregnancy -Diagnostic procedures A nurse has provided information to a client about measures to promote a normal urinary pattern and prevent urinary tract infections. Which statement by the client indicates the need for further information? A. "I should take my diuretic in the morning" B. "I should drink plenty of fluids during the day" C. "I should eat foods that will make my urine acidic" D. "I should try to hold my urine as long as I can rather than going to the bathroom when I feel the urge" D Continuous bladder irrigation Involves the use of three way irrigation to decrease bleeding and keep the bladder free of clots How to calculate client's actual urine output Subtract amount of irrigation fluid instilled from total urine output total urine output - irrigation fluid A nurse is caring for a client with a continuous bladder irrigation. The nurse notes that at the end of the shift a total of 3475 mL of irrigation fluid infused and a total of 4725 mL was emptied from the urinary catheter bag. The nurse determines that the client's actual urine output is how many mL? 1250 mL Factors affecting bowel elimination -Age -Diet -Fluid intake -Physical Activity -Surgery and Anesthesia -Medications -Personal habits -Position -Pain -Pregnancy -Psychological factors -Diagnostic tests When can a child control bowel elimination? 2 to 3 years old A nurse is observing as a nursing student prepares and administers a tapwater enema to an adult client. Which observation by the nurse? A. The student inserts the tube 1 inch into the client's rectum B. The student places the client in the left side Sims position C. The student clamps the tubing when the client complains of abdominal cramping D. The student checks the temperature of the enema solution before administering it A