LPN Urinary and Bowel Elimination Flashcards
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What is the minimum acceptable urine output per hour for an adult patient?
Answer: 30 mL/hr
A urine output of at least 30 mL/hr (approximately 0.5 mL/kg/hr) is considered the minimum acceptable output, indicating adequate renal perfusion.
Which assessment finding is most consistent with urinary retention?
Answer: Frequent small voidings of less than 50 mL with a distended bladder
Urinary retention presents as inability to fully empty the bladder, often with overflow voiding of small amounts and a palpably distended, uncomfortable bladder.
When performing urinary catheter insertion, which principle is most critical to prevent urinary tract infection?
Answer: Maintain strict sterile technique throughout the procedure
Strict sterile technique during catheter insertion is the most important measure to prevent catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs).
A patient's urine is dark amber and concentrated. This finding most likely indicates which condition?
Answer: Dehydration and insufficient fluid intake
Dark amber, concentrated urine is a classic sign of dehydration; the kidneys conserve water by producing less, more concentrated urine.
Which position should the nurse place a female patient in before offering a bedpan?
Answer: Semi-Fowler's or sitting upright with head of bed elevated
Elevating the head of the bed and positioning the patient in a semi-sitting position promotes effective voiding and bowel elimination by using gravity.
What is often the first or most atypical sign of a urinary tract infection (UTI) in an elderly patient?
Answer: Sudden confusion or change in mental status
Elderly patients often present with atypical UTI symptoms; acute confusion or change in mental status is frequently the earliest and most prominent sign.