A Child Is Ready for Discharge After Surgery for a Myelomeningocele

question 3

Multiple Choice

A child is ready for discharge after surgery for a myelomeningocele repair. Before discharge, the nurse works with the parents to establish a catheterization schedule to prevent urinary tract infection. With what frequency should the nurse instruct the parents to catheterize the child?

• A) Every 1 to 2 hours
• B) Every 3 to 4 hours
• C) Every 6 to 8 hours
• D) Every 10 to 12 hours

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