The nurse is catheterizing a patient after voiding to determine the amount of residual urine in the bladder. What should the nurse consider as being the normal amount of urine within the bladder after urination?
a. 50 mL
b. 75 mL
c. 100 mL
d. 150 mL
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ANS: A
Normally, the bladder contains less than 50 mL after urination. B. C. D. These represent excessive amounts of residual urine after voiding.
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