When Admitting a 79-Year-Old Patient Who Has Urinary Urgency and a Possible

question 16

Multiple Choice

When admitting a 79-year-old patient who has urinary urgency and a possible urinary tract infection (UTI) , the nurse should first

• A) assess the patient's orientation.
• B) inspect for abdominal distention.
• C) question the patient about hematuria.
• D) invite the patient to use the bathroom.

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