The nurse is discontinuing the patient’s indwelling urinary catheter. The catheter is not easily withdrawn after the balloon is deflated. Which is the appropriate nursing action?

The nurse is caring for a patient with a colostomy. The nursing diagnosis risk for impaired skin integrity related to leakage of effluent from appliance is included in the patient’s care plan. Which is the appropriate intervention of the nurse?

The home care nurse is caring for a patient with an indwelling urinary catheter after spinal cord injury. The catheter is patent with clear yellow urine after being in place for 8 weeks. Which is the appropriate action of the nurse?

Which assessment finding leads the nurse to question an order for an abdominal flat plate test?

The patient’s urinalysis indicates increased specific gravity of the urine. Which finding does the nurse anticipate will be found upon assessment? 

A patient with a Foley catheter needs a urine sample for culture and sensitivity. What is the appropriate action for the nurse to take?

Which actions of the nurse demonstrate correct administration of a soapsuds enema? (Select all that apply.)

Which of the following types of work must a solicitor’s firm be authorised by the FCA to carry out?

Which assessment finding supports the nursing diagnosis overflow urinary incontinence related to urethral obstruction?

The patient knocked over the specimen container and spilled some of the urine that had been collected for a 24-hour urine analysis. Which is the appropriate action of the nurse?