The Nurse Determines That the Patient's Urinary Output from the Suprapubic

question 22

Multiple Choice

The nurse determines that the patient's urinary output from the suprapubic catheter is 150 mL for 8 hours.What does the nurse implement as a follow-up nursing intervention?

• A) Encourage coughing and deep breathing.
• B) Clamp the urinary catheter for 30 minutes.
• C) Contact the healthcare provider for a diuretic.
• D) Assess the patient's intake and catheter patency.

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