Which would the nurse need to do when collecting a urine sample from a toddler who is not toilet trained?

Advocate for procedures to be separated to allow time for food and rest.

Whenever possible, try to arrange time for meals, rest, and play between procedures to prevent fatigue. If food or fluid is restricted, then it is best to decrease time between procedures. It is best for the parent to accompany the child to the procedures, but if the parent is not able to, then it is optimal to have the nurse present. Painful procedures might be done under moderate sedation, but not all procedures will require general anesthesia.

What would be a method of measuring output for a child who is not toilet trained?

If your child is potty-trained, try to use the urine hat provided to measure urine output. If your child is not potty-trained and uses diapers or pull-ups record the number of wet diapers or pull-ups. For example, you change 1 wet diaper, record as “1”.

What method of collection is best used for urine collection from infants?

Invasive methods of urine collection SPA has been reported as an optimal method for obtaining urine samples for culture from infants (Barkemeyer, 1993). Organisations will have local policy to guide clinical practice for suprapubic aspiration and catheterisation.

Which between meal snack should a nurse tell the parents of a preschooler with a urinary tract infection to offer their child?

Cranberries, blueberries, raspberries, oh my! Berries promote urinary tract health and provide protection against infection with an important compound that helps fight bacteria and keeps it from sticking to the lining of the urinary tract.

Which restraint would the nurse use for a child after a cleft lip repair?

Arm Splints These splints keep your child from putting their fingers into the mouth and accidentally damaging the repair. Before your child leaves the hospital, be sure a nurse shows you how to put the splints on properly.