The nurse is caring for a 19-year-old male client with a fractured left femur whose leg was pinned 36 hours ago and is now in traction. Which of the following stressors is mostly likely the cause of this client's difficulty related to starting urine flow?
1. Pain related to the fracture and its repair
2. Anxiety regarding the serious nature of the injury
3. The inability to stand in order to facilitate urination
4. Poor fluid intake in the accident and ensuing surgery
ANS: 3
Some men who cannot stand to urinate become overly distressed. Although the other options may have some effect, the primary cause is most likely the emotional stress of not being able to assume the usual position for male urination.
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