The Nurse Is Caring for a Client with a Spinal

question 10

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a client with a spinal cord injury at level T3.How will the nurse assist the client with bladder dysfunction?

• A) Insert an indwelling urinary catheter.
• B) Stroke the medial aspect of the thigh.
• C) Use the Credé maneuver every 3 hours.
• D) Apply a Texas catheter with leg bag.

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