The nurse teaches a patient with tetraplegia or paraplegia which of the following guidelines related to bladder management?
A) Empty the bladder frequently.
B) Consume 500 mL of fluid daily.
C) Wear synthetic underwear.
D) Concentrated urine should be reported to the physician immediately.
Ans: A
Feedback: The patient must monitor his or her urine for signs of urinary tract infection. These include cloudy, foul-smelling urine, fever, chills, and hematuria. The patient should consume 2.5 L of fluid daily. Concentrated urine can be resolved by increasing fluid consumption.
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