Upon assessment of the patient's bladder the nurse percusses dullness. This finding indicates:
A) Incomplete bladder emptying
B) Kidney enlargement
C) Ureteral obstruction
D) Dehydration
Ans: A
Feedback: Dullness to percussion of the bladder following voiding indicates incomplete bladder emptying. Enlargement of the kidneys can be attributed to numerous conditions such as polycystic kidney disease or hydronephrosis and is not related to bladder fullness. Dehydration and ureteral obstruction are not related to bladder fullness and in fact these conditions result in decreased flow of urine to the bladder.
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