To assess subjective data related to a client's elimination pattern, the nurse:
A) reviews the latest laboratory report of the urine.
B) asks the client about changes in elimination patterns.
C) notes the frequency, amount, and time the client voids.
D) palpates the abdomen for pain or distention.
Ans: B
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The nurse should focus the interview on the client's normal urinary and bowel patterns, noting any recent changes.
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