Nursing Basics: How Well Can You Answer These Questions?

Nursing Basics: How Well Can You Answer These Questions?

A patient with 800mL bladder volume refuses catheterization but develops severe pain. Priority action?

20%
Correct Incorrect Respect autonomy; intermittent cath better tolerated

A patient with 800mL bladder volume refuses catheterization but develops severe pain. Priority action?

  • Force catheter insertion
  • Offer intermittent cath with explanation
  • Wait for doctor's order
  • Encourage self-voiding
20%