The Nurse Is Applying an External Urinary Device to a Client.Before

question 32

Multiple Choice

The nurse is applying an external urinary device to a client.Before attaching the device to the drainage bag,what should the nurse do?

• A)Wash his or her hands.
• B)Document the client's tolerance of the procedure.
• C)Instruct the client about the drainage system.
• D)Ensure that the condom is not twisted.

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Definitions:

Abdomen

The part of the body between the chest and pelvis, containing most of the digestive system organs along with the liver and kidneys.

Half-moon

A crescent-shaped figure, often used to describe the visible white shape at the base of a human fingernail.

Erectile Tissue

Tissue in the body capable of becoming rigid and engorged with blood, primarily found in the penis and clitoris.

Clitoris

An erectile organ located at the anterior junction of the labia minora.