The Nurse Is Caring for a Client Who Has Had

question 34

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a client who has had an ureterolithotomy with a left ureteral catheter and a urethral catheter in place. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan of care?

• A)Provide education about home care for both catheters.
• B)Apply continuous steady tension to the ureteral catheter.
• C)Clamp the ureteral catheter unless output from the urethral catheter stops.
• D)Call the health care provider if the ureteral catheter output drops suddenly.