A 69-year-old man is postoperative day 2 following a transurethral prostatic resection (TUPR)
The patient had his urinary catheter removed at 06:00 this morning but has not voided in the 5 hours since the removal, despite the fact that he has been drinking large amounts of fluids. What nursing assessment will most accurately determine whether the patient is retaining urine?
A) Bladder palpation
B) Bladder ultrasound
C) Inspection of the patient's pubic region
D) An audit of the patient's recent intake and output
B
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A drug that exerts a positive chronotropic effect will increase heart rate
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
In which order will the nurse take these actions when caring for a patient in the emergency department with a right leg fracture after a motor vehicle accident? (Put a comma and a space between each answer choice [A, B, C, D, E, F].)
a. Obtain x-rays. b. Check pedal pulses. c. Assess lung sounds. d. Take blood pressure. e. Apply splint to the leg. f. Administer tetanus prophylaxis.
A patient with bipolar disorder who wants to minimize the need for drug therapy asks the nurse what else can be done to treat the disorder. The nurse will recommend which measures? (Select all that apply.)
a. Electroconvulsive therapy b. Moderate use of alcohol to reduce stress c. Psychotherapy d. Regular sleep and exercise e. Using a chart to monitor mood changes