After Spinal Shock Has Been Resolved, an Indwelling Catheter Is

question 17

Multiple Choice

After spinal shock has been resolved, an indwelling catheter is removed.What way should the nurse expect this patient to empty the bladder?

• A) Manual expression (Credé method)
• B) Spontaneous reflexive action
• C) Normal voluntary control
• D) Self-catheterization

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