Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 88%
Full-length
The nurse is planning care for all of the following clients. Which client should be cared for first?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
The 75-year-old post-prostatectomy client's request to remove the catheter and urgency to urinate suggest potential catheter obstruction or bladder irritation, which could lead to complications like infection or bladder damage. This requires immediate assessment and intervention, taking priority over routine dressing changes, scheduled mobility, or pain management.