A nurse has just assisted a client to the bathroom to void. Upon returning to the bed, the client reports that the bladder still feels somewhat full. The nurse reports this client's concern to the physician who orders a test
Which study will determine if there is urine remaining in the client's bladder? a. uroflowmetry c. bladder x-ray
b. postvoid residual (PVR) d. bladder CT scan
B
A postvoid residual (PVR) urinary catheterization would be completed to quantify the amount of urine retained by the client after voiding. Uroflowmetry is a noninvasive assessment of urination using an electronic device connected to a funneled commode to calculate the urine flow, volume voided and time to void. Bladder x-ray and CT scan are not indicated to determine postvoid residual.
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