A Resident Has Not Voided in 6 Hours

question 4

Multiple Choice

A resident has not voided in 6 hours. Which instruction to a nursing assistant would likely ensure getting the information needed by the LPN/LVN charge nurse?

• A) "Watch the resident's output closely today."
• B) "I need to know if the resident is voiding sufficiently."
• C) "The resident should void at least twice during the shift in quantities of 200 mL or more."
• D) "Report to me immediately if the resident voids between now and 10 AM, and tell me the amount he voids. If he has not voided by 10 AM, please report this to me."

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Definitions:

Larynx

The part of the respiratory tract located in the neck that houses the vocal cords and is involved in breathing, speech, and swallowing.

Conchae

Curved bones in the nasal cavity that help to filter, warm, and moisten the air before it enters the lungs.

Tracheotomy

A surgically made opening in the trachea through which a person will breathe.

Intubation

The insertion of a tube into a patient's airway to maintain an open airway or administer certain drugs.