NCLEX PN Practice Questions Practice Question

A client is admitted with a distended bladder due to the inability to void. The nurse obtains an order to catheterize the client, and is aware that gradual emptying is preferred over complete emptying because it reduces the

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Potential for shock. Complete, rapid emptying can cause shock and hypotension due to sudden changes in the abdominal cavity.

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