Urinal Procedure

Prepared by

Dr. Manal Moussa

Equipment:

-Clean urinal. -Toilet tissue.

-Equipment for a specimen if required.

Preparation:

Assist the client to an appropriate position.1 .Females confined to bed may prefer

a semi-flower's position.

Performance:

1 .Explain to the client what you are going to do, why it is necessary, and how she can cooperate .

2 .Wash hands and observe appropriate infection control procedures.

3 .Provide for client privacy.

4 .Assist the client with using the urinal. * Offer the urinal so that the client can position it

independently. Or

* Place the urinal between the client's legs with the handle highest so that urine will flow into it.

* Leave the signal cord within reach of the person. The client can then call for assistance if required.

* Leave for 2 to 3 minutes or until the client signals. Or

* Remain if the client needs support to stand at the bedside or other assistance.

5 .Assist the client with removing the urinal as needed.

* If wet, wipe the area around the urethral orifice with a tissue.

* Make sure the perineum is dry. * Offer water, soap, and a towel to wash and dry

hands. * Change the drawsheet if it is wet.

6 .Attend to the urine as required.

* Measure the urine if the client is on monitored intake and output, and provide a specimen if required.

* Empty and rinse out the urinal, and return it to bedside unit .

* Wash your hands.

7 .Document finding in the client record using forms, record the amount of urine, if it measured, and all assessment data

(e.g., cloudy urine, reddened perineum.)

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