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wrbasek0 · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

When caring for a patient with urinary retention, the nurse would anticipate an order for

a. Limited fluid intake.
b. A urinary catheter.
c. Diuretic medication.
d. A renal angiogram.

Question 2

The client is experiencing a sinus dysrhythmia with a pulse rate of 82 beats per minute. On entering the client's room, which of the following does the nurse expect to find?

a. The client is extremely fatigued.
b. The client is complaining of chest pain.
c. The client is experiencing a fluttering sensation in the chest.
d. The client is not experiencing any clinical symptoms based on the assessment.

Carliemb17 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
A urinary catheter would relieve urinary retention. Reducing fluids would reduce the amount of urine produced but would not alleviate the urine retention. Diuretic medication would increase urine production and may worsen the discomfort caused by urine retention. A renal angiogram is an inappropriate diagnostic test for urinary retention.

Answer to Question 2

D
The nurse would expect to find a client who is experiencing a sinus dysrhythmia at a rate of 82 beats per minute to have no clinical symptoms.
The client with atrial fibrillation may complain of fatigue or shortness of breath.
The client experiencing a sinus dysrhythmia would not be expected to complain of chest pain.
The client with atrial fibrillation may complain of a fluttering sensation in the chest.