The patient complains of feeling the need to urinate and fullness ...

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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.

[softEldritch]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C

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Excellent

[bigcheese9]

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