Asked by elliet leiva on Jun 12, 2024

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When caring for a patient with urinary retention,the nurse would anticipate an order for which of the following?

A) Limited fluid intake.
B) A urinary catheter.
C) Diuretic medication.
D) Renal angiography.

Urinary Retention

A health issue where a person cannot fully or partially void their bladder.

Urinary Catheter

A tube inserted into the bladder to provide continuous urinary drainage.

Diuretic Medication

Medications designed to increase the amount of water and salt expelled from the body as urine, commonly used to treat high blood pressure and fluid retention.

  • Screen for indications of urinary retention and bladder swelling.
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Heather StraessleJun 13, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
A urinary catheter would relieve urinary retention.Reducing fluids would reduce the amount of urine produced but would not alleviate the urine retention.Diuretic medication would increase urine production and may worsen the discomfort caused by urine retention.Renal angiography is an inappropriate diagnostic test for urinary retention.