Urodynamic testing is carried out in the urologist's office to study incontinence. Because voiding in the presence of others can cause a situational anxiety, the nurse must do what?
A) Note the patient's urge to push.
B) Note the character of the patient's stream.
C) Discuss test results as they are formulated.
D) Help the patient relax.
Ans: D
Feedback: Voiding in the presence of others can frequently cause guarding, a natural reflex that inhibits voiding due to situational anxiety. Because the outcomes of these studies determine the plan of care, the nurse must help the patient relax by providing as much privacy and explanation about the procedure as possible. The nurse would not note the patient's urge to push; noting the character of the patient's stream would be in writing and it would not help to relieve the situational anxiety of the patient; discussing the test results as they are formulated is inappropriate.
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