Basic Care and Comfort NCLEX PN Questions Nursing Practice Question
The postoperative male client has been unable to urinate into the urinal while lying in bed. Which interventions are appropriate to promote voiding for this client who is to be discharged home within a few hours? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,C,D,E
Rationale: Promoting voiding in a postoperative male client requires a combination of physical assistance and psychological cues. Assisting the client to stand at the bedside (Option B) is effective as gravity aids urination, and the familiar position often encourages voiding. Administering a prescribed analgesic (Option C) is crucial if pain is inhibiting the urge to urinate. Turning on running water (Option D) creates a sensory stimulus that can trigger the urge to void. Asking the client to visualize using his own bathroom (Option E) helps create a mental association that may promote relaxation and facilitate urination.
Option A is inappropriate, as applying a condom catheter while lying flat may not effectively address the client's immediate need to void and could lead to discomfort or complications.