After a Foley catheter has been removed, the nurse should assess the patient for:

a. hemorrhage.
b. constipation.
c. urinary retention.
d. bladder spasm.


ANS: C
While an indwelling urinary catheter is in place, the bladder loses tone and can retain urine after the removal of the catheter.

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