Nclexpn Flashcards: Elimination And Bowel Bladder Care

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QUESTION

What is the correct technique for routine perineal care for a patient with an indwelling urinary catheter?

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Clean perineum and catheter from meatus outward; no routine disconnection. Reduces infection risk by directing contaminants away from the urinary meatus while maintaining a closed system.

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A 77-year-old client in a skilled nursing facility is immobile after a stroke and is on a bowel regimen. History includes chronic constipation. Assessment: abdomen mildly distended; bowel sounds present; last bowel movement 4 days ago; VS: T 98.2°F (36.8°C), HR 88, RR 16, BP 132/78; intake 1500 mL/day. Which finding should the nurse REPORT immediately in a client with bowel management needs?

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