The Nurse Is Monitoring the Intake and Output for a Preterm

question 44

Multiple Choice

The nurse is monitoring the intake and output for a preterm infant. Which action by the nurse indicates correct assessment technique when monitoring urine output?

• A)Document "unable to obtain" on the graphic sheet.
• B)Apply an external condom catheter.
• C)Insert an indwelling urinary catheter.
• D)Weigh diapers using the estimate that 1 mL = 1 gram of weight.

---

Definitions:

Anorexia Nervosa

A psychological and potentially life-threatening eating disorder characterized by an intense fear of gaining weight and a distorted body image, leading to severe restrictions on food intake and energy use.

Axis 1 Disorders

Clinical disorders that include major mental disorders, learning disorders, and substance use conditions in the DSM-IV classification.

Oral Stage

The first stage in Freud's psychosexual development theory, occurring in the first year of life, where pleasure is centered on oral activities such as sucking and eating.

Fixated

Obsessively focused or attached to someone or something in an immature psychological state.