While a student nurse is draining urine from a patient's bladder, the patient begins to experience bladder spasms. A nurse explains to the student that he or she should
A) Allow the bladder to drain freely into the drainage bag.
B) Try again with a properly inserted catheter.
C) Twist the catheter slowly to improve urine flow.
D) Always empty the bladder slowly, draining no more than 1000 mL at one time.

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Draining the bladder too quickly can cause bladder spasms due to the rapid change in bladder volume. To prevent this, it's recommended to drain no more than 1000 mL at a time, allowing the bladder to adjust gradually.

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