Which of the Following Nursing Interventions Is Most Specific for a Client

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which of the following nursing interventions is most specific for a client being monitored for possible urinary retention?

• A) Measuring urine output with each urination
• B) Monitoring the color and clarity of urine with each voiding
• C) Collecting a urine sample for a culture and sensitivity test
• D) Asking the cognizant client to report each time he or she urinates

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