Toileting and Elimination Flashcards
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A resident with dementia frequently removes her brief and becomes agitated during toileting. The best approach is to:
Answer: Use a calm voice, simple instructions, and offer praise after each step
Residents with dementia respond best to calm, simple communication and positive reinforcement during personal care tasks.
When documenting bowel movements for a resident, which information is most important to include?
Answer: Frequency, amount, color, and consistency
Accurate documentation of bowel characteristics (frequency, amount, color, consistency) alerts the care team to potential health problems.
A resident's urinary drainage bag is nearly full 3 hours after it was last emptied. The CNA should:
Answer: Empty the bag, measure and record the output, and report the high volume to the nurse
A rapidly filling drainage bag may indicate a urinary issue; prompt emptying with measurement and reporting alerts the nurse to abnormal output.
To reduce the risk of a urinary tract infection in a catheterized resident, the CNA should perform perineal care:
Answer: Once daily and after each bowel movement
Daily perineal care and care after bowel movements reduces the risk of bacteria traveling up the catheter into the bladder.
A resident reports feeling an urgent need to urinate but cannot reach the call light. When the CNA arrives, the resident has already had an incontinent episode. The CNA's first priority is to:
Answer: Reassure the resident, clean and dry the skin, and change linens promptly
Preserving the resident's dignity and preventing skin breakdown from moisture are the immediate care priorities after an incontinence episode.
Which observation about a resident's urine should be reported to the nurse immediately?
Answer: Urine with a strong odor, cloudy appearance, and visible sediment
Cloudy urine with sediment and strong odor may indicate a urinary tract infection and requires immediate nursing assessment.
A resident undergoing bowel retraining should be encouraged to drink how much fluid daily, unless restricted by the physician?
Answer: 2,000–3,000 mL (about 8–12 cups)
Adequate hydration (2,000–3,000 mL/day unless restricted) softens stool and supports normal bowel function during retraining.