You are caring for a nonambulatory 80-year-old male patient and he tells you, a female nurse, that he feels like he is having drainage from his rectum. Which initial nursing action is appropriate?

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Necessary exposure for direct observation, while adjusting for modesty, is warranted. The complaint warrants validation before referral or delegation. Before you call the clinician, you need to assess the patient. The assessment should not wait for another shift. Before treatment, it is important to assess the complaint.

You Are Caring for a Nonambulatory 80-Year-Old Male Patient and He