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Q. What should be your 3 priorities from this list? Drag 3 of the following options.
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Q. What would be your 3 priorities from this list?
- Physical Exam, palpate abdomen/bladder – to help identify signs of incomplete bladder emptying and faecal loading.
- Bladder Scan – this is a non-invasive way of estimating residual volume of urine.
- PR exam – a loaded bowel may contribute to incomplete bladder emptying. Royal College of Nursing. (2019). Bowel Care. Management of Lower Bowel Dysfunction, including Digital Rectal Examination and Digital Removal of Faeces. London: RCN Nursing Practice Guidance. https://www.rcn.org.uk/professional-development/publications/pub-007522
Not initial priority:
- Take obs – raised temperature may indicate infection.
- MSU – in relation to identifying possible UTI look out for leucocytes, nitrates, protein and blood.
- In/Out catheter – only if incomplete emptying suspected and if no bladder scanner available.
- Fluid Balance Chart – to assess input and output.
Page last reviewed: 31 Jan 2022
