A Patient Is Unable to Void on Demand for a Clean-Voided

question 9

Multiple Choice

A patient is unable to void on demand for a clean-voided specimen.What is the appropriate action by the nurse?

• A) Notify the provider that the patient has anuria.
• B) Palpate the suprapubic area for retained urine.
• C) Catheterize the patient to obtain the urine specimen.
• D) Offer fluids, if allowed, and wait about 30 minutes.

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