A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with a male client who has an indwelling urinary catheter. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
"I will clamp the tube when I go for a walk."
"I will keep the drainage bag below the level of my waist."
"I will empty my drainage bag once a day."
"I will apply antiseptic ointment to the tip of my penis."
The Correct Answer is B
Rationale:
A. Clamping the tube when going for a walk is not recommended because it can cause urine to back up into the bladder.
B. Keeping the drainage bag below the level of the waist is recommended to prevent reflux of urine and reduce the risk of infection.
C. Emptying the drainage bag once a day may not be frequent enough to prevent urinary stasis and infection.
D. Applying antiseptic ointment to the tip of the penis is not recommended because it can cause irritation and discomfort.
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Correct Answer is B
Explanation
Rationale:
A. Allowing sterile forceps to rest in a container of sterile does not affect the sterility of the field.
B. Pouring sterile solution with the bottle held over the field is an inappropriate technique since it breaches the sterility of the field.
C. Placing unnecessary sterile items on the field is not ideal, but it does not indicate contamination of the surgical field.
D. The handle of a pair of sterile scissors resting 5 cm (2 in) from the field's edge does not indicate contamination of the surgical field. The scissors should be placed within easy reach of the nurse but should not touch non-sterile items.
Correct Answer is ["12.5"]
Explanation
To calculate the dose of ampicillin for a school-age child who weighs 55 lb, follow these steps: Convert the weight from pounds to kilograms:
55 lb × 1 kg/2.2 lb = 25 kg
Calculate the total daily dose of ampicillin:
50 mg/kg/day × 25 kg = 1250 mg/day
Divide the total daily dose by the number of doses per day:
1250 mg/day ÷ 4 doses/day = 312.5 mg/dose
Convert the dose from milligrams to milliliters using the concentration of the oral suspension:
312.5 mg/dose ÷ 125 mg/5 mL = 12.5 mL/dose
So, the nurse should administer approximately 12.5 mL of ampicillin oral suspension with each dose.
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