Question

A client is admitted to the hospital with a tentative diagnosis of urinary retention related to benign prostatic hyperplasia. The primary healthcare provider notes a secondary diagnosis of delirium related to urosepsis and prescribes the insertion of an indwelling urinary retention catheter. Which nursing action is most important at this time?

Answer 1

Answer:

Determine if any unsafe behavior patterns exist

..... Assessment is the first step in the nursing process