The nurse is admitting an older-adult client who has urinary urgency and a possible urinary tract infection (UTI). Which of the following actions should the nurse implement first?

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Before beginning the assessment of an older client with a UTI and urgency, the nurse should have the client empty the bladder because bladder fullness or discomfort will distract from the client's ability to provide accurate information. The client may seem disoriented if distracted by pain or urgency. The physical assessment data are obtained after the client is as comfortable as possible.

The Nurse Is Admitting an Older-Adult Client Who Has Urinary