The Nurse Delegates the Application of an External Urinary Catheter

question 5

Multiple Choice

The nurse delegates the application of an external urinary catheter to nursing assistive personnel (NAP) , including application of an external urinary catheter.Which aspect of applying the external catheter must the nurse perform?

• A) Placing the adhesive from the kit to hold the catheter in place
• B) Checking the condition of the penis and scrotum before the procedure
• C) Providing perineal care before catheter placement
• D) Allowing a space between the tip of the penis and the catheter

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Definitions:

Classical Conditioning

A learning process in which a natural response becomes associated with a previously neutral stimulus by repeated pairing.

Shaping

A method of behavior training in which reinforcement is given for progressively closer approximations of the desired target behavior.

Behavior Modification

A therapeutic approach that seeks to change undesirable behaviors through the use of positive or negative reinforcement.

Counterconditioning

A behavior therapy technique that involves replacing an undesirable response to a stimulus with a more desirable one.