A nurse has catheterized a client to obtain urine for measuring postvoid residual (PVR) amount. The nurse obtains 40 mL of urine. What should the nurse do next?
A) Report this abnormal finding to the physician.
B) Perform another catheterization to verify the amount.
C) Document this normal finding for postvoid residual.
D) Palpate the abdomen for a distended bladder.
Ans: C
A postvoid residual (PVR) urine measures the amount of urine remaining in the bladder after voiding. It can be measured by catheterization or a bladder scan. A PVR of less than 50 mL indicates adequate bladder emptying. The nurse would document this normal finding for PVR.
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