A 55-Year-Old Woman with a Possible Latex Sensitivity Is Scheduled

question 24

Multiple Choice

A 55-year-old woman with a possible latex sensitivity is scheduled for a panhysterectomy.She is at risk for postoperative urinary retention related to edema,anesthesia,opioids,or pain.An appropriate intraoperative nursing action would be to:

• A) insert an indwelling silicone catheter using aseptic technique.
• B) secure the tubing and collection container on top of the bed to prevent inadvertent stretching or stress on the catheter.
• C) discuss with the patient the importance of limiting fluids in the postop period until the risk for urinary retention is no longer a concern.
• D) employ the Credé maneuver to empty the bladder prior to prepping and draping.

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