Inability to completely empty the bladder is called ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
retention
Retention is the inability to completely empty the bladder even though urine is in the bladder.
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Which hypothesis is nondirectional?
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Which statement about confusion is true?
a. Confusion is a disease process. b. Confusion is always temporary. c. Age is a reliable predictor of confusion. d. Polypharmacy is a major contributor in older adults.
A nurse has given instructions to the mother of a 5 year old child on common side effects after the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine. The common reactions include all but:
1. Fever. 2. Swollen cheeks. 3. Pin point rash. 4. Joint pain.