A triple-lumen indwelling urinary catheter is inserted for
continuous bladder irrigation following a transurethral resection
of the prostate. The nurse is aware that a triple-lumen catheter is
the best choice for closed continuous irrigation. True or False?
Correct Answers True
A young nursing student is assessing an older patient. The nurse
questions whether or not to take a sexual history. What response
by the faculty is best?
a) Sexuality is a basic human need and needs to be assessed.
b) Only discuss this topic if you are comfortable in doing so.
c) Since procreation is not an issue, you do not need to discuss
this.
d) Ask the patient if he or she wants to talk about sexuality.
Correct Answers a) Sexuality is a basic human need and needs
to be assessed.
If an autopsy if scheduled, the nurse should remove the drainage
tubes.
True
False Correct Answers False
On assessment of a patient with a colostomy, you note the stoma
is located on the right area of the abdomen. Due to its location,
this is known as what type of colostomy?
a) Transverse Colostomy