RN Exam Practice
Health Promotion and MaintenanceQuestion 413 of 2368

A client is teaching back after an indwelling catheter was removed. Which statement shows correct understanding?

  1. "A mild burning feeling the first time I urinate can be expected."
  2. "I should drink less so that I do not have to urinate often."
  3. "I do not need to tell the nurse when I first urinate."
  4. "I can wait until tomorrow if I cannot urinate."
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Correct answer: "A mild burning feeling the first time I urinate can be expected."

Mild burning with the first void is expected. Clients should keep up fluids and report voids and any inability to urinate.

Source: Nursing Skills, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Facilitation of Elimination: REMOVING AN INDWELLING URINARY CATHETER. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Health Promotion and Maintenance"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026