An older adult female patient presents in the emergency department (ED) with a fever and newly developed incontinence
The patient denies pain on urination but states, "I feel like I have to go more often and I don't always make it to the toilet on time." Based on this data, which nursing action is the priority for this patient?
1) Checking reflexes
2) Assessing for flank pain
3) Inspecting the perineum
4) Assessing the rectum
ANS: 2
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