The nurse is developing a plan of care for a client with a spinal cord injury at C5 who has an indwelling urethral catheter. Which of the following would be a priority for the nurse to include in the plan of care? 1. encouraging the client to drink 6 to 8 glasses of fluid per day 2. maintaining the urine collection bag in a dependent position 3. teaching the client about foods high in fiber 4. assessing the color of the urine output
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Encouraging the client to drink 6 to 8 glasses of fluid per day: This is important to prevent urinary tract infections and promote kidney function. However, it may not be the top priority in this case. Show more…
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