Doris Smith had a vaginal hysterectomy 3 days ago.She is now on a clamping protocol for the suprapubic catheter.Place an X in front of the true statements.
A)The catheter is clamped until Doris voids spontaneously.__________
B)The catheter is unclamped every 3-4 hours for drainage purposes.__________
C)The catheter is opened for 5 minutes after the client voids.__________
D)Residual urine is measured after the first voiding and then on a daily basis.__________
E)The catheter is clamped for the night in preparation for removal.__________
F)When the residual urine is less than 100 mL on two successive voidings,the client is ready for catheter removal.__________

Question

Doris Smith had a vaginal hysterectomy 3 days ago.She is now on a clamping protocol for the suprapubic catheter.Place an X in front of the true statements.
A)The catheter is clamped until Doris voids spontaneously.__________ 
B)The catheter is unclamped every 3-4 hours for drainage purposes.__________ 
C)The catheter is opened for 5 minutes after the client voids.__________ 
D)Residual urine is measured after the first voiding and then on a daily basis.__________ 
E)The catheter is clamped for the night in preparation for removal.__________ 
F)When the residual urine is less than 100 mL on two successive voidings,the client is ready for catheter removal.__________

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

F  The catheter is unclamped every 3-4 hours for drainage purposes to prevent bladder overdistension. When the residual urine is less than 100 mL on two successive voidings, it indicates that the bladder is functioning well enough to consider catheter removal.

Doris Smith Had a Vaginal Hysterectomy 3 Days Ago