Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 68%
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The physician orders the removal of an in-dwelling catheter the second postoperative day for a client with a prostatectomy. The client complains of pain and dribbling of urine the first time he voids. The nurse should tell the client that:
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Pain and dribbling post-catheter removal are common due to bladder irritation and will typically improve within days.