Which Nursing Intervention Would Be Appropriate for an Elderly Male

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which nursing intervention would be appropriate for an elderly male client who has returned from having a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) with a three-way indwelling catheter and now tells the nurse he has to urinate?

• A) Irrigate the catheter.
• B) Retape the catheter to the abdomen.
• C) Reposition the catheter.
• D) Deflate and then reinflate the balloon.

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Definitions:

Hepatitis Vaccines

Immunizations designed to prevent infection by hepatitis viruses, primarily including Hepatitis A, B, and sometimes Hepatitis C.

Shots

Informally refers to injections administered with a needle and syringe, typically containing medication or vaccines.

Gastroenteritis

An inflammation of the stomach and intestines, typically resulting from bacterial toxins or viral infections, causing vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain.

Abdominal Cramping

Painful contractions or tightening in the abdomen, often associated with digestive or menstrual issues.