The nurse is preparing to catheterize a client who has just voided. Which is the purpose of this catheterization?
1. To obtain a baseline urine output.
2. To support the diagnosis of kidney stones.
3. To evaluate the ability of the client to empty the bladder.
4. To evaluate renal function.
Correct Answer: 3
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A. Nursing-sensitive B. Caring C. Collaborative D. Professional
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The nurse is providing care to a child who was admitted to the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) after a motor vehicle crash
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