The nurse is caring for a patient who has recently had an indwelling catheter placed.The nurse should assess the patient for:
A) An increase in oral fluid intake
B) A change in mental status
C) Upper back pain
D) A decrease in activity

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The nurse assesses the older adult's mental status.Changes in mental status,character of urine,decreased appetite,abdominal pain,chills,low back pain,urethral discharge in men,new onset of incontinence,or even respiratory distress may signal a possible UTI in older people.An indwelling catheter does not often cause a decrease in activity.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Has Recently