What Should Nursing Care Focus on When Caring for a Patient

question 3

Multiple Choice

What should nursing care focus on when caring for a patient with a ureteral catheter in place after the removal of a kidney stone?

• A) Irrigating the catheter regularly
• B) Assessing for patency
• C) Including ureteral output with the bladder output
• D) Early ambulation

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Definitions:

Instincts

Innate, fixed patterns of behavior in animals in response to certain stimuli.

Energizes Behavior

Energizes Behavior refers to processes or stimuli that motivate or invigorate an entity to perform actions or conduct themselves in a certain manner.

Directs Behavior

Refers to any factor or mechanism that guides or influences actions and responses in organisms.

Fear and Affiliation

A psychological theory suggesting that people seek the company of others when they are afraid.