A nurse is caring for a client in the medical-surgical unit.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take to decrease the risks for urinary tract infection for this client?
Select all that apply.
Use soap and water to provide perineal care.
Change the indwelling urinary catheter tubing every 3 days
Encourage the client to drink 3000 ml of fluid daily.
Review the need for the indwelling urinary catheter daily
Place the drainage beg on the bed when transporting the client
Correct Answer : A,D,E
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Correct Answer is B
Explanation
A. Incorrect. The natural loss of deciduous (baby) teeth typically begins around 6 years of age, not at 2 years old.
B. Correct. Toddlers often have a nontender, protruding abdomen due to their underdeveloped abdominal muscles.
C. Incorrect. The fontanels (soft spots on the baby's head) should be closed by 18-24 months of age. Palpable fontanels at 2 years old could indicate abnormal cranial development.
D. Incorrect. It is not typical for a 2-year-old's head circumference to exceed their chest circumference. Head circumference is usually greater in infants but gradually becomes similar to chest circumference by 1-2 years of age.
Correct Answer is C
Explanation
A. Incorrect. Temporarily discontinuing the TPN infusion may result in an abrupt decrease in the client's glucose intake, which could lead to hypoglycemia.
B. Incorrect. Giving lactated Ringer's solution would not address the client's TPN needs and may also affect electrolyte balance.
C. Administering dextrose 10% in water wouldprovide the required glucosed as the next bag is awaited
D. Slowing the TPN infusion rate can help stretch the remaining volume until a new bag becomes available. However, it does not adress the body's glucose requirements.
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