Question

"a client with chronic kidney disease reports not being able to urinate for the past 24 hours. a bladder scan shows no urine in the bladder. how does the nurse document this data?"

Answer 1

The nurse will tell the client that another type of catheter, such as a condom catheter, may be ordered at the discretion of the healthcare provider. The nurse should not implement bathroom privileges or straight catheterization without a healthcare provider’s order. It is unethical and inappropriate to continue to place the catheter without the client’s consent. Documentation will consist of scan results, inability to excrete urine.