A nurse is planning to insert a female external urinary catheter for a client.
Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Replace the external urinary catheter once each day.
Insert the catheter into the client's urethra.
Apply a barrier cream to the client's perineal skin.
Connect the catheter to continuous wall suction.
The Correct Answer is C
Choice A rationale
Replacing the external urinary catheter once each day is unnecessary. The catheter should be changed based on clinical judgment and manufacturer's guidelines to maintain hygiene.
Choice B rationale
Inserting the catheter into the client's urethra is incorrect for an external urinary catheter. External catheters are designed to be placed outside the body.
Choice C rationale
Applying a barrier cream to the client's perineal skin is correct. Barrier creams protect the skin from moisture and prevent skin breakdown and irritation caused by urine.
Choice D rationale
Connecting the catheter to continuous wall suction is not appropriate. External urinary catheters should be connected to a drainage bag for proper urine collection. .
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Correct Answer is C
Explanation
Choice A rationale
Replacing the external urinary catheter once each day is unnecessary. The catheter should be changed based on clinical judgment and manufacturer's guidelines to maintain hygiene.
Choice B rationale
Inserting the catheter into the client's urethra is incorrect for an external urinary catheter. External catheters are designed to be placed outside the body.
Choice C rationale
Applying a barrier cream to the client's perineal skin is correct. Barrier creams protect the skin from moisture and prevent skin breakdown and irritation caused by urine.
Choice D rationale
Connecting the catheter to continuous wall suction is not appropriate. External urinary catheters should be connected to a drainage bag for proper urine collection. .
Correct Answer is D
Explanation
Choice A rationale
Aging usually leads to a decrease in muscle tone of the bowel rather than an increase, which can result in slower bowel movements and constipation.
Choice B rationale
Gastric acid production tends to decrease with age, not increase. This can affect the digestion and absorption of nutrients, and also increase the risk of stomach infections.
Choice C rationale
The pH of the stomach tends to become less acidic (increase) as one ages, not decrease. This is often due to the reduced production of gastric acid.
Choice D rationale
Decreased intestinal peristalsis is a common physiological change in older adults. This slowing down of the intestinal movements can lead to constipation and other digestive issues.