Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 65%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
Adolescent who is paralyzed from the waist down following a spinal cord injuryA nurse is reinforcing teaching about elimination with an adolescent who is paralyzed from the waist down following a spinal cord injury. Which of the following statements by the adolescent indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Catheterizing twice daily (C) is insufficient for neurogenic bladder, risking retention; every 4├óÔé¼ÔÇ£6 hours is standard. A, B, and D support healthy elimination practices.