A nurse uses a portable bladder ultrasound device to assess bladder volume for a patient who is unable to void. Which of the following accurately states information needed to interpret the results?
A) The scan is contraindicated for a female who had a hysterectomy.
B) The device must be programmed for the gender of the patient by pushing the correct button on the device.
C) A postvoid residual (PVR) volume more than 50 mL indicates adequate bladder emptying.
D) A PVR of less than 150 mL is often recommended as the guideline for catheterization, because this has been associated with the development of urinary tract infections.
B
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