2-16. State the purpose of a closed urinary drainage
system.
2-17. List the steps for collecting a sterile urine
specimen from an indwelling catheter.
2-18. List three purposes for continuous bladder
irrigation.
2-19. List the steps for performing a continuous
bladder irrigation.
2-20. State the route of entry of bacteria in most
urinary tract infections.
2-21. List three nursing implications associated with
care of a patient with a urinary tract infection.
2-22. Define pyelonephritis.
2-23. List three factors, which may precipitate
urolithiasis.
2-24. List the symptoms associated with urolithiasis.
2-25. Define glomerulonephritis.
2-26. List at least three nursing implications
associated with the care of a patient with
glomerulonephritis.
2-27. Explain the purpose of restricting dietary protein
in patients with renal disease.
2-28. Define renal failure.
2-29. List at least three nursing implications
associated with care of a patient with
renal failure.
SUGGESTION
After studying the assignment, complete the exercises
at the end of this lesson. These exercises will help
you to achieve the lesson objectives.
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