Author Question: The patient complains of feeling the need to urinate and fullness and tenderness in the bladder ... (Read 48 times)

stock · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

The patient complains of feeling the need to urinate and fullness and tenderness in the bladder area. The patient is restless and diaphoretic. The initial nursing intervention would be to:

a. help the patient into a warm tub bath to stimulate voiding.
b. catheterize the patient.
c. palpate the bladder fundus.
d. place heated towels over the bladder area.

Question 2

The nurse plans to help reduce episodes of bowel incontinence by a proactive program of:

a. encouraging intake of foods that cause mild constipation.
b. using appropriate disposable garments, pads, and bed covering.
c. establishing a toileting schedule.
d. coaching the patient in Kegel exercises.