Question

The mother of a 7-month-old infant who is to be catheterized to obtain a sterile urine specimen expresses fear that this procedure may emotionally traumatize her baby. How should the nurse respond

Answer 1

Educating and assuring the mother that a catheterization will not result in an emotional problem for her infant.

A 7-month-old infant is used to having the perineal area exposed and cared for and is not in a developmental stage, thus the procedure will not be emotionally traumatic for the child.

The order is for a catheterized specimen. Although the mother does have the right to refuse, her concern is not realistic for an infant at this age. The mother needs to be educated.

The priority is assuring the mother that a catheterization will not result in an emotional problem for her infant.

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