Question

Questions #1:

a) Describe normal urine.
b) Identify factors that commonly influence urinary and bowel elimination.
c) For the following nursing actions during application of a condom catheter, state the
underlying principles:
i. roll the condom outward onto itself before putting on client.
ii. inspect the male genitals for skin irritation, excoriation, swelling or discolouration.
iii. leave 2.5 - 5 cm between the end of the genitals and end of the condom. Secure the
condom firmly, but not too tightly.

d) What is the primary purpose of urinary catheterization?

Answer 1

a) Ans: normal urine is a liquid  excrement of the body which consists of salts, water and urea and is secreted by the kidneys and excreted through urethra.

b) Ans: the factors that commonly influence urinary and bowel elimination are:

• Age
• Exercise
• Medications
• Diet

d) Ans: to relieve bladder distention and to monitor the urinary function.

c). Ans: i) to maintain a septic technique in the procedure to prevent infections.

ii) assessment prior to the procedures helps to prevent further complications.

iii) To keep the catheter in place and to prevent injuries.