NCLEX-RN (Registered Nurse) Practice Exam · Question
A patient with a urinary catheter complains of lower abdominal pain and urgency. What is the nurse's initial action?
Lower abdominal pain and urgency with a catheter often indicate a blocked or kinked catheter, preventing urine drainage.
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Question: A patient with a urinary catheter complains of lower abdominal pain and urgency. What is the nurse's initial action?
Answer options:
- Administer a PRN analgesic. ✅ Check the catheter for kinks or obstruction.
- Collect a urine sample for culture.
- Remove the catheter immediately.
Correct answer: Check the catheter for kinks or obstruction.
Explanation: Lower abdominal pain and urgency with a catheter often indicate a blocked or kinked catheter, preventing urine drainage.
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