Basic Care and Comfort NCLEX PN Questions Nursing Practice Question
The client voided 300 mL after having an indwelling urinary catheter removed six hours ago. A bladder scan immediately after the void showed that the client has a postvoid residual (PVR) volume of 250 mL. What should the nurse conclude from this finding?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The finding of a postvoid residual (PVR) volume of 250 mL indicates that the client has not completely emptied their bladder, suggesting incomplete bladder emptying. This is significant as a normal PVR is typically less than 50 mL.
Option A is incorrect because a PVR this high is not expected and may indicate a need for further evaluation. Option B is misleading; while it suggests a percentage of normal function, PVR does not directly translate to a percentage of bladder function. Option C is irrelevant, as the timing of the bladder scan does not affect the validity of the PVR measurement.