The Nurse Notes That 8 Hours After Removing the Patient's

question 1

Multiple Choice

The nurse notes that 8 hours after removing the patient's indwelling urinary catheter, the patient has not voided.Which action would the nurse take first?

• A) Run a trickle of water in the bathroom.
• B) Apply a rolling motion over the bladder.
• C) Ask about voiding difficulties in the past.
• D) Instruct the patient to run warm water on the perineum.

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