BS Nursing
Community Health Nursing -I
Community Health Nursing-I
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June 6, 2026
80. A home health patient with a urinary catheter complains of lower abdominal pain and fever. The urine in the bag is cloudy and foul-smelling. What is the immediate nursing action?
A.
Encourage more fluid intake
B.
Notify the physician immediately, suspecting a urinary tract infection (UTI)
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C.
Clamp the catheter
D.
Remove the catheter without assessment
📖 Additional Information
Encourage more fluid intake
Notify the physician immediately, suspecting a urinary tract infection (UTI)
