nurse is assessing a patient and is concerned that the patient may be experiencing urinary retention. Which clinical indicators support this conclusion? choose all that apply. -Blood-tinged urine -Amber colored urine -Reports of abdominal pressure -Lower abdominal distention on palpation -Voiding small amounts of urine at a time

nurse is assessing a patient and is concerned that the patient may be experiencing urinary retention. Which clinical indicators support this conclusion? choose all that apply. -Blood-tinged urine -Amber colored urine -Reports of abdominal pressure -Lower abdominal distention on palpation -Voiding small amounts of urine at a time

Comprehensive Medical Assisting: Administrative and Clinical Competencies (MindTap Course List)

6th Edition

ISBN:9781305964792

Author:Wilburta Q. Lindh, Carol D. Tamparo, Barbara M. Dahl, Julie Morris, Cindy Correa

Publisher:Wilburta Q. Lindh, Carol D. Tamparo, Barbara M. Dahl, Julie Morris, Cindy Correa

Chapter41: Urinalysis

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