A client who has an enlarged prostate gland tells the nurse he feels like his bladder is not completely empty after voiding,and his health care provider requests a check for residual urine.Which of these nursing actions is correct?
A)Catheterize him immediately after he voids,and record the amount obtained.
B)Have him measure his voidings in sequentially numbered containers and record the amount and time of each voiding.
C)Insert a retention catheter,and connect it to a bedside collection unit.
D)Keep an accurate intake and output (I&O),and subtract and record the difference between the intake and the output for each 8-hour shift.

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The distended bladder can be palpated above the symphysis.The nurse should check for residual urine when the client does void.The way to check for residual urine is by cauterization.

A Client Who Has an Enlarged Prostate Gland Tells the Nurse