A Patient Is Having Difficulty Voiding in a Bedpan but States

question 32

Multiple Choice

A patient is having difficulty voiding in a bedpan but states that she feels her bladder is full.To stimulation micturition,which nursing intervention should the nurse try first?

• A) Exiting the room and informing the patient that the nurse will return in 30 minutes to check on the patient's progress
• B) Utilizing the power of suggestion by turning on the faucet and letting the water run
• C) Obtaining an order for a Foley catheter
• D) Administering diuretic medication

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