A 44-Year-Old Patient Is Unable to Void After Having an Open

question 8

Multiple Choice

A 44-year-old patient is unable to void after having an open loop resection and fulguration of the bladder.Which nursing action should be implemented first?

• A) Assist the patient to soak in a 15-minute sitz bath.
• B) Insert a straight urethral catheter and drain the bladder.
• C) Encourage the patient to drink several glasses of water.
• D) Teach the patient how to do isometric perineal exercises.

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