NUR 231 Exam 2 Questions and
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A patient is experiencing oliguria. Which action should the nurse perform
first?
a. Increase the patient's intravenous fluid rate.
b. Encourage the patient to drink caffeinated beverages.
c. Assess for bladder distention.
d. Request an order f...
urethral resistance, then the muscles around the urethra become weak.
Thus, allowing small amounts of urine to leak spontaneously.
The patient expresses difficulty voiding and the constant urge to urinate.
The nurse should follow up by:
a. Using a bladder scanner to determine if there is post-void residual.
b. Telling the patient to run water when voiding.
c. Instructing the patient to perform Kegel exercises.
d. Checking the patient's vital signs. - ✔✔A - The bladder scanner helps
assess for post-void residual (PVR). Residual urine or post-void residual
occurs if a patient has urinary retention or cannot empty the bladder
completely. This measurement would help the nurse see if the patient has
urine left in the bladder after voiding and/or if there is another issue with
voiding. A normal void the bladder should empty completely
A patient asks about treatment for urge incontinence. The nurse's best
response is to advise the patient to:
(Choose all that apply.)
a. perform pelvic floor exercises.
b. Bladder retraining
c. avoid voiding frequently.
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