What instruction should a nurse provide to a patient scheduled for a postvoid residual (PVR) test?
a. Call the nurse immediately after voiding.
b. After voiding, wait 10 minutes and void again.
c. Void into a flow meter.
d. Avoid fluid intake for 8 hours before the test.
A
The nurse must catheterize the patient immediately after voiding and measure the amount of urine.
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