A Nurse Is Monitoring the Intake and Output of a Patient

question 2

Multiple Choice

A nurse is monitoring the intake and output of a patient who is unable to ambulate to the bathroom. After the patient uses the bedside commode, the nurse should

• A) Estimate the amount of urine in the bedside commode.
• B) Pour the urine into a graduated container to obtain a measurement.
• C) Document that the patient has voided but not try to determine a specific amount.
• D) Provide a marked specimen pan to be used the next time the patient uses the bedside commode.

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