A 76-Yr-Old with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)is Agitated and Confused,with

question 30

Multiple Choice

A 76-yr-old with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is agitated and confused,with a markedly distended bladder. Which intervention prescribed by the health care provider should the nurse implement first?

• A)Insert a urinary retention catheter.
• B)Draw blood for a serum creatinine level.
• C)Schedule an intravenous pyelogram (IVP).
• D)Administer lorazepam (Ativan) 0.5 mg PO.

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