A nurse is caring for a client with urine retention who has been catheterized. What is the maximum amount of urine that can be removed from the bladder?
A) 750 to 1,000 mL
B) 1,000 to 1,250 mL
C) 1,250 to 1,500 mL
D) 1,500 to 1,750 mL
A
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No more than 750 to 1,000 mL of urine can be safely removed from the bladder at any one time, particularly if the client has had retention or distention over a long period. The client can go into shock if too much urine is removed from the bladder too fast.
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