Which of these outcomes would be most appropriate for a nurse to establish with a patient who has just voided and who is scheduled to have a portable ultrasonic bladder scan immediatly? The scan will indicate which of the following?

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Establishing the outcome of less than 100 mL of urine in the bladder would be the most appropriate goal because it would indicate that the patient has fully emptied their bladder, and there is no residual urine left behind that could lead to complications such as urinary tract infections. Any other outcome would require further intervention or monitoring.

Which of These Outcomes Would Be Most Appropriate for a Nurse