Caring for client with indwelling urinary catheter

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The nurse is caring for a client with an indwelling urinary catheter. The nurse has noted that there has been no urine output for the past 2 hours. There has been no change in vital signs during that time period. What should the nurse do to determine if there is a problem with the urinary catheter? Flush the urinary catheter with at least 30 mL of sterile water. Disconnect the catheter from the drainage tubing to release pressure. Press firmly on the abdomen, and note if urine appears in the catheter. Use a bladder scanner to determine if there is urine in the bladder.

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