During a Health History Interview, a Male Client Tells the Nurse

question 33

Multiple Choice

During a health history interview, a male client tells the nurse that he does not feel that he completely empties his bladder when he voids. He has been diagnosed with an enlarged prostate. What is the name of this symptom?

• A) Urinary incontinence
• B) Urinary retention
• C) Involuntary voiding
• D) Urinary frequency

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Definitions:

Interpreting Nonverbal

The process of understanding and making sense of nonverbal cues such as facial expressions, gestures, and body language.

Nonverbal Messages

Communication expressed through non-linguistic means, such as body language, eye contact, and facial expressions.

Nonverbal Cues

are the unspoken elements of communication such as gestures, facial expressions, tone of voice, and body language, which convey emotions and attitudes.

Expectancy Violation

A situation where someone's behavior deviates from what is normally anticipated, potentially leading to a reassessment of that individual's competence or intentions.