A male client who has had outpatient surgery is unable to void while lying supine. What can the nurse do to facilitate his voiding?
A) Assist him to a standing position.
B) Tell him he has to void to be discharged.
C) Pour cold water over his genitalia.
D) Ask his wife to assist with the urinal.
Ans: A
Helping clients assume their usual voiding positions may be all that is necessary to resolve an inability to void. If male clients cannot void lying down, encourage them to void while standing at the bedside unless this is contraindicated.
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