A nurse cares for a client who is having trouble voiding. The client states, "I cannot urinate in public places." How should the nurse respond?
a. "I will turn on the faucet in the bathroom to help stimulate your urination."
b. "I can recommend a prescription for a diuretic to improve your urine output."
c. "I'll move you to a room with a private bathroom to increase your comfort."
d. "I will close the curtain to provide you with as much privacy as possible."
ANS: D
The nurse should provide privacy to clients who may be uncomfortable or have issues related to elimination or the urogenital area. Turning on the faucet and administering a diuretic will not address the client's concern. Although moving the client to a private room with a private bathroom would be nice, this is not realistic. The nurse needs to provide as much privacy as possible within the client's current room.
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