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my father had a stroke 7 days ago and he still has a catheter. They tested his blood and his white blood cell count is high. What do we do? Take the catheter out and deal with the incontience or use a condom catheter? They should be changing the catheter fairly frequently to insure that there are no problems with it. If his white blood cell count is high, then chances are is that he could be experiencing an infection.
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∙ 9y agoHow long a catheter can be left in will depend on the type of catheter and the needs of the person using it. Some catheters are only left in long enough to drain the bladder and others are left in for a longer periods of time.
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∙ 12y agoThe catheter has a balloon close to it's tip, which is inflated when the catheter is in the bladder. The balloon prevents unwanted expulsion of the catheter. Google Foley catheter images. It can be kept as long as it is deemed necessary. Some people have permanent catheters.
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∙ 8y agoA tampon should be changed at least every 4-6 hours, change sooner if it leaks.
If the tampon leaks within 1-2 hours it's safe to use next absorbency up, but if the tampon isn't saturated after 4-6 hours use lower absorbency or switch to pads. Some tampon companies say up to 8 hours is okay, but they say this to make their products seem more convenient...it's not safe or hygienic.
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∙ 13y agoWell this answer depends on how heavy you are on that day, if you are really heavy, then im guessing 4 hours, if your light then as long as you want. You can sleep in them too
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∙ 12y agoIt should only stay in for only 30 days. If a catheter is needed for longe,r then a new one has to be replaced to help prevent infection.
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Where does urine temporarily stay?
The urine is kept in the bladder until it is passed out of the body.
What are the health education to a client in 24 hours urine collection?
To properly collect a 24 hour urine - empty the bladder at some time that's easy to remember, like 8AM or the time you get up every day. After emptying the bladder at that start time, collect all urine up to that same time the next day. At the same time the next day, empty the bladder one last time and save that urine also. So, start with an empty bladder and end with an empty bladder. Sometimes the collected urine has to be kept from light or refrigerated. If so, be sure to try to keep the collection container covered or cool.
What precipitates from urine when refrigerated?
Keeping a urine sample refrigerated allows the pH to aid in identification of crystals. Crystals form when urine is kept cool.
How is deer urine collected?
The deer are kept overnight in elevated pens which have a drain and collection system in the floor for catching the urine.
Where is a permanent record of urine intake and output kept?
Nurses notes
What conditions should a urine be kept at if testing can't be done right after it is collected?
it can be kept in refrigerator for 24hrs. if testing can't be done right after it is collected.
How many battery chicken gets urine rash?
No statistics have been kept on the number of battery chickens that get urine rash, but it seems like few of them would, as the cages have openings that allow urine to drain freely.
How long is urine good for if kept in care of a lab?
that's a tough one because you cant
What attention must be taken with the leg after a cardiac catheterization procedure?
If the catheter was inserted into a vein or artery in the leg or groin area, the leg will be kept extended for four to six hours.
What will happen if the sheds of animals are not kept clean?
if the sheds of animals are not kept clean then the animals dung, urine and decaying fodder should be dumped in a composed pit
Can a urine test be accurate if kept in a car trunk for four days?
Only if it was stored prior to use.
How long can a urine sample be kept for if it is being tested for alcohol?
6 hours, 12 hours in the refirgerator.
