The nurse is preparing to catheterize a client after the client has just independently voided. The purpose of this catheterization would be to:
1. serve as a urine output baseline.
2. support the diagnosis of kidney stones.
3. evaluate the ability of the client to empty the bladder.
4. evaluate renal function.
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Rationale 1: Catheterizing a client following independent voiding is a post-void residual urine test. This test is performed to evaluate the bladder's ability to empty urine. Both the voided and catheterized amount should be recorded. This procedure would not indicate the client's urine output baseline.
Rationale 2: Catheterizing a client following independent voiding is a post-void residual urine test. This test is performed to evaluate the bladder's ability to empty urine. Both the voided and catheterized amount should be recorded. This procedure would not be used to evaluate the client for kidney stones.
Rationale 3: Catheterizing a client following independent voiding is a post-void residual urine test. This test is performed to evaluate the bladder's ability to empty urine. Both the voided and catheterized amount should be recorded.
Rationale 4: Catheterizing a client following independent voiding is a post-void residual urine test. This test is performed to evaluate the bladder's ability to empty urine. Both the voided and catheterized amount should be recorded. This procedure would not be performed to evaluate renal function. Renal function would be evaluated through lab tests such as BUN and creatinine levels.
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