Practice Question
A nurse is collecting data on a client who has urinary retention. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
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Correct Answer:
Leakage of urine
Rationale:
🔵Clients with urinary retention may experience overflow incontinence, where the bladder becomes overly full and small amounts of urine leak involuntarily.
🔵This occurs because the bladder cannot fully empty, leading to increased bladder pressure that forces urine to escape through the urethra.
🔵Dark-colored, bloody, or cloudy urine are not typical of retention, but leakage directly correlates with distended bladder overflow.
🔵Nurses should assess for bladder distention and perform a bladder scan to confirm retention.
🔵Early recognition is important to prevent complications such as urinary tract infections and renal damage.
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- Subcategory: LPN ATI Exams
- Domain: 💫PN Custom Exam(s)
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