A homeless family brought their father to the public health clinic after he reported bleeding when he went to the bathroom. Which of the following nursing actions would be most appropriate?
a. Begin tests to determine the cause of the bleeding while asking about other family concerns from nutrition to shelter for the night.
b. Refer the man to a urologist to address the urinary bleeding.
c. Suggest that the family take him to an urgent care center immediately.
d. Treat the urinary infection and give the man medication to take to prevent the return of infection.
ANS: A
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