Elimination And Bowel/Bladder Care Practice Test

A 36-year-old female is 3 days postpartum and reports urinary leakage when she lifts her baby and when she sneezes. She asks how to prevent skin irritation. Assessment: afebrile; perineal skin mildly reddened; no dysuria. Which client statement indicates understanding of self-care for elimination?

A 54-year-old male is 8 hours postoperative after an inguinal hernia repair under general anesthesia. History includes benign prostatic hyperplasia. He reports suprapubic pressure and has not voided since surgery; bladder scan shows 780 mL. Vital signs: T 37.0°C (98.6°F), HR 104/min, RR 18/min, BP 148/86 mm Hg; lower abdomen is distended and tender. Which intervention should the nurse implement FIRST?