Chap 34- Nursing Interventions Flashcards
Examples of Nursing Interventions for Urinary Problems
Lifestyle/ Intake Modifications
Schedule Voiding Routines
Bladder training
Timed voiding
Prompted Voiding
Pelvic Floor Training
Condom/ Urinary Catherization
Adequate FLuid Intake
Incontinence Supplies
Good Perineal Care
insertion of a small tube through the urethra into the bladder
catheterization
Catheter collection bag should NEVER be where?
on the floor
Silver is an antimicrobial? T or F
True
a type of catheter used for one-time or intermittent catheterization, drainage of specimen
straight cath
type of catheter that is left in the bladder for continuous drainage
Indwelling/foley catheter
type of catheter w/ curved tip, indwelling, used for enlarged prostates, difficult placements
Coude catheters
type of catheter inserted when urine must be removed from the bladder & irrigation of the bladder with fluid or medications must also be performed; typically used after prostatic sx
Triple lumen catheter
a tube that’s surgically inserted into the bladder through the lower abdomen to drain urine
Suprapubic Catheter