The Nurse Is Caring for a Client Who Is Experiencing

question 5

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing both decreased appetite and shortness of breath related to ascites.A paracentesis has been scheduled for this client.Immediately prior to the procedure,the nurse accompanies the client to the bathroom so the client can void.Which would be the nurse's BEST action when the client reports an inability to void?

• A)Request that the healthcare provider (HCP)postpone the procedure until the client can void.
• B)Explain to the healthcare provider that extra caution must be taken during the paracentesis because the client couldn't void before the procedure.
• C)Ask the healthcare provider for a one-time order of an in-and-out catheterization.
• D)Ask the client to try the void again because the paracentesis cannot be performed until the client's bladder is empty.

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Definitions:

Projected Benefit Obligation

The present value of all the benefits earned by employees, according to their pension plan up to the measurement date.

Amortization of Prior Service Cost

The process of gradually recognizing the costs of benefits earned by employees in earlier periods in the pension expense over the service life of the employees.

Settlement/Discount Rate

The interest rate used in calculating the present value of future cash flows or the rate at which a financial transaction is settled less than its original value.

Statutory Depletion

A tax deduction method that allows an owner of natural resources to account for the reduction of reserves as a product is produced and sold.