in a Male Patient Question and answers
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What is the best reason for the nurse to instruct a male patient to take slow,
deep breaths during insertion of an indwelling urinary catheter? - correct
answers To promote relaxation
When preparing to insert an indwelling urinary catheter in a male patient, it is
important for the nurse to do what? - correct answers Lubricate the first 5 to 7
inches of the catheter.
Which observation indicates that instruction given to nursing assistive
personnel (NAP) in caring for a patient with an indwelling urinary catheter has
been effective? - correct answers The excess catheter tubing has been coiled
beside the patient's inner thigh.
Which action will the nurse implement to reduce the risk of catheter-
associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI) in a male patient with an indwelling
urinary catheter? - correct answers Clean the urinary meatus daily.
While setting up the sterile field in preparation for inserting an indwelling
urinary catheter, a male patient is incontinent of urine over most of the
supplies. What action would the nurse take to reduce the patient's risk for
infection? - correct answers Replace all contaminated supplies, and begin the
process again.