A client has severe pain and bladder distention related to urinary retention and possible obstruction. An experienced UAP states that she received training in Foley catheter insertion at a previous job. What task can be delegated to this UAP?
a) Assessing the bladder distention and the pain associated with urinary retention
b) Inserting the Foley catheter, once you ascertain that she knows sterile technique
c) Evaluating the relief of pain and bladder distention after the catheter is inserted
d) Measuring the urine output after the catheter is inserted and obtaining a urine specimen
Answer: d) Measuring the urine output after the catheter is inserted and obtaining a urine specimen
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