NUR 120 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Foley Catheter, Towel, The Residents
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The candidate is asked to provide catheter care to a female resident who has an indwelling urinary catheter. Soap and water should be used for catheter care, for testing purposes only the cleansing of the front perineal area and catheter are evaluated; cleansing of the rectal area and buttocks is not tested in this skill. A mannequin is used for the role of the resident. (cid:327). Greet resident, address by name, and introduce self (cid:345)ic(cid:346) (cid:328). Provide explanations to resident about care before beginning and during care (cid:345)ic(cid:346) (cid:329). Wear gloves while providing catheter care, cleaning equipment, and handling soiled underpads, washcloths, and towels. (cid:330). Position towel or underpad under buttocks/thigh area before cleansing, and when care completed remove towel or underpad, or leave resident on a dry underpad (cid:331). Use water of safe temperature for washing and rinsing (cid:332). Use soapy washcloth to clean inside labia (cid:334).
