A Confused Client with Pneumonia Is Admitted with an Indwelling

question 30

Multiple Choice

A confused client with pneumonia is admitted with an indwelling catheter in place.During interdisciplinary rounds the following day,which question should the nurse ask the primary health care provider?

• A) "Do you want daily weights on this client?"
• B) "Will the client be able to return home?"
• C) "Can we discontinue the indwelling catheter?"
• D) "Should we get another chest x-ray today?"

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