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Hold the penis at a 30° to 45° angle when inserting the catheter. The penis should be held at a 90° angle to straighten the urethra and facilitate catheter insertion.

Perform catheterization when you recognize the urge to void. Clients with BPH may not sense the urge due to urinary retention. Catheterization should be performed at scheduled intervals to prevent bladder overdistention.

Inflate the balloon when the urine flow stops. Self-catheterization uses a straight catheter, which does not have a balloon for inflation (balloons are used in indwelling catheters).

Dinner salad topped with hard-boiled eggs, cheese, and fat-free dressing. This meal lacks sufficient fiber. Cheese and eggs can contribute to constipation.

Broccoli and cheese soup with potato bread. While broccoli has fiber, the cheese and potato bread are low in fiber and may contribute to constipation.

Turkey and mashed potatoes with brown gravy. This meal is low in fiber, and gravy can be high in fat, which may slow digestion.

Continuous output from the stoma. Ileostomies typically have continuous liquid output, which is expected.

Malodorous stool. While foul-smelling stool can suggest an issue (e.g., infection), it is not necessarily an emergency.

Liquid consistency with hard stool particles. Ileostomy output is expected to be liquid, and occasional solid particles may occur if certain foods are not fully digested.

Reflex incontinence occurs due to a neurological impairment where the bladder empties involuntarily without sensation of fullness (e.g., spinal cord injury). This client’s symptoms suggest retention rather than involuntary reflex voiding.

Urge incontinence is characterized by a sudden, strong urge to urinate followed by involuntary leakage, typically caused by an overactive bladder. This does not match the description of small, continuous leakage with bladder distention.

Stress incontinence is due to weakened pelvic muscles, leading to urine leakage during activities like coughing, sneezing, or laughing. This does not describe constant leakage with a distended bladder.

Uremia is a buildup of waste products in the blood due to kidney failure, leading to confusion, nausea, and other systemic symptoms rather than acute urinary incontinence.

Diverticulitis is an inflammation of the colon’s diverticula, leading to abdominal pain and bowel disturbances, not urinary incontinence.

Nephrosclerosis is a chronic condition involving kidney damage due to hypertension or diabetes, which may lead to kidney failure but does not directly cause acute urinary incontinence.

Irrigating a catheter: Catheter irrigation requires sterile technique and nursing judgment, making it an inappropriate task for an AP. It must be performed by a licensed nurse.

Interpreting a bladder scan result: APs may perform bladder scans in some settings, but interpretation of results requires nursing knowledge and clinical decision-making, which is beyond their scope of practice.

Inserting a straight catheter: Insertion of a catheter requires sterile technique and nursing assessment, making it a task reserved for licensed nurses.

"I can prepare refried beans for supper." Refried beans are high in fiber and would not be appropriate for a low-fiber diet.

"A fresh pear would be a good snack option." Fresh pears contain high amounts of fiber, particularly in the skin, making them unsuitable for a low-fiber diet.

"Bran cereal would be a good breakfast choice." Bran cereal is very high in fiber and would not be appropriate for a low-fiber diet.

Urine output of 80 mL/hr: Normal urine output is 30–50 mL/hr. A urine output of 80 mL/hr is within an acceptable range and does not indicate a problem.

pH of 6.4: Normal urine pH ranges from 4.5 to 8.0, with an average around 6.0. A pH of 6.4 is within normal limits and does not require follow-up.

Protein level of 2 mg/100 mL: Normal urine protein is less than 8 mg/100 mL, so 2 mg/100 mL is within normal limits and does not indicate a concern.

A female client who has a body mass index of 24: A BMI of 18.5–24.9 is considered normal weight. Since the BMI is 24, this client is in the normal weight range.

A male client who has a waist circumference of 96.52 cm (38 in): The at-risk waist circumference for males is ≥40 inches (102 cm). Since this client’s waist circumference is 38 inches, he is not classified as overweight based on this parameter.

A female client who has a waist circumference of 101.6 cm (40 in): The at-risk waist circumference for females is ≥35 inches (88 cm), but waist circumference alone does not classify someone as overweight. BMI is the primary measure used.