When establishing a diagnosis of altered urinary elimination,the nurse should first
A) Establish normal voiding patterns for the patient.
B) Encourage the patient to flush kidneys by drinking excessive fluids.
C) Monitor patients' voiding attempts by assisting them with every attempt.
D) Discuss causes and solutions to problems related to micturition.

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The nurse should assess first to determine cause,then should discuss and create goals with the patient,so nurse and patient can work in tandem to normalize voiding.The nurse should incorporate the patient's input into creating a plan of care for the patient.Drinking excessive fluid will not help and may worsen alterations in urinary elimination.The nurse does not need to monitor every void attempt by the patient; instead the nurse should provide patient education.The nurse asks the patient about normal voiding patterns,but establishing voiding patterns is a later intervention.

When Establishing a Diagnosis of Altered Urinary Elimination,the Nurse Should