It is essential to assess the patient's medication history for medication that can cause urinary retention because that could result in urinary stasis, leading to urinary ________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


infections

It is essential to assess the patient's medication history for medication that can cause urinary retention because that could result in urinary stasis, leading to urinary infections.

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Which needle size is the best choice for the nurse to use when preparing to administer three units of packed red blood cells to a 28-year-old male athlete who sustained blood loss after a posterior nosebleed that is now under control?

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Validating community nursing diagnoses with community residents is an important step for establishing and maintaining a partnership. Which is a key principle that the community health nurse needs to keep in mind about this partnership?

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