Summary
Summary ( 20 Questions)
A nurse is caring for a client who has prolonged and obstructed labor and develops a vesicovaginal fistula.
Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
encouraging fluid intake of at least 3L per day can increase urine output and worsen the leakage.
a vesicovaginal fistula is an abnormal opening that forms between the bladder and the wall of the vagina, causing urine to leak out of the vagina. Zinc oxide cream can help protect the skin from irritation and infection.
inserting an indwelling urinary catheter can increase the risk of infection and trauma to the bladder and the fistula.
teaching pelvic floor exercises can be ineffective or harmful for a woman with a vesicovaginal fistula, as they may not be able to contract the muscles properly or may aggravate the injury.
a vesicovaginal fistula is an abnormal opening that forms between the bladder and the wall of the vagina, causing urine to leak out of the vagina. Zinc oxide cream can help protect the skin from irritation and infection.
Normal ranges for fluid intake are about 2 to 3 liters per day for healthy adults, depending on age, activity level, and climate. Normal ranges for pelvic floor muscle strength are 10 to 12 contractions of 6 to 8 seconds each, with a rest period of 4 to 6 seconds between each contraction.
