Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 74%
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The nurse is inserting an indwelling urinary catheter for a female client. After inserting and advancing the catheter, the nurse notes no return of urine. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
No urine return may indicate incorrect placement. Reinserting at a slightly different angle corrects this. Notifying the provider is premature, a new kit is unnecessary, and waiting 30 minutes delays care.