NR 224 Week 5 Core Assignment; Nursing Skill; Urinary Elimination

Nursing skills - Indwelling urinary catheters The following assessment findings require priority follow-up prior to the skill being performed: Betadine allergy – Clients with a betadine allergy will need an alternate cleansing solution for indwelling urinary catheter insertion. Latex allergy – Clients with a latex allergy need latex-free catheter supplies. While many institutions are latex-free, the nurse must verify and ensure no latex supplies are used on this client. Need for perineal cleansing – If the client has a need for perineal cleansing, this should be done before inserting the indwe