Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 64%
Simulated
The ED nurse is caring for a client with fractured pelvis and bladder trauma secondary to a motor-vehicle accident. Which data are most important for the nurse to assess?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Amount and color of urine (e.g., hematuria) indicate bladder trauma severity, guiding intervention. Creatinine/BUN, output, and distention are important but secondary.