Practice Question
A nurse is caring for a female client who has a prescription for an indwelling urinary catheter. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Explain to the client that she will feel temporary discomfort.
Rationale:
🩺Before any invasive procedure, the nurse must provide client education and explanation to promote cooperation and reduce anxiety.
🩺This step follows the nursing process principle of “explain before you do.”
🩺Lubricating the catheter, preparing sterile supplies, and cleaning the perineum are technical steps that follow afterward.
🩺Explaining first ensures the client understands what to expect and gives informed consent for care.
🩺Proper communication also strengthens nurse–client trust.
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This question is from Custom LPN- September 2025 which contains 50 questions.
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Answer Choices:
A. Elevate the client's head of the bed to 45° during meals.
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C. Instruct the client to tilt their head back while swallowing.
D. Turn on the client's television during meals.
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Answer Choices:
A. Position the client supine.
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C. Have the client bear down during removal.
D. Cleanse the perineal area with an antiseptic.
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Answer Choices:
A. Add thickener to fluids.
B. Place food on the left side of the client's mouth.
C. Serve food at room temperature.
D. Instruct the client to tilt her head back when she swallows.
A nurse is emptying a client's urinal when she notices the urine is dark amber, cloudy, and has an unpleasant odor. The nurse should identify that these findings are likely to be the result of which of the following?
Answer Choices:
A. Urinary frequency
B. Urinary tract infection
C. Urinary retention
D. Urinary incontinence
A nurse is collecting data on a client who has urinary retention. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Answer Choices:
A. Dark-colored urine
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Question Details
- Category: LPN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: LPN ATI Exams
- Domain: 💫PN Custom Exam(s)
- Answer Choices: 4