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Question
A 74-year-old female client is 3 days postoperative. She has an indwelling catheter and has been progressing well. While the nurse is in the room, the client states, "Oh dear, I feel like I have to urinate again!" Which of the following is the most appropriate initial nursing response?
Options
- AAssure her that this is most likely the result of bladder spasms.
- BCheck the collection bag and tubing to verify that the catheter is draining properly.
- CInstruct her to do Kegel exercises to diminish the urge to void.
- DAsk her if she has felt this way before.
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