A patient who is a healthcare provider at another facility states the need to micturate. How should the nurse respond to this patient?
A. "Have you been taking your medication on a daily basis?"
B. "There is a restroom at the end of the hallway."
C. "Do you have someone who can drive you home?"
D. "Do you have a supply of sterile catheters?"
Answer: B
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