A client reports extreme pain in the supra-pubic area that s…

A client reports extreme pain in the supra-pubic area that started yesterday. He also reports a constant urge to urinate but has only been able to produce a few drops with intense straining. The nurse palpates a distended bladder and vital signs show tachycardia and hypertension. Based on this information, what is the most likely cause of the patient’s symptoms?

The nurse is teaching a female client with a family history…

The nurse is teaching a female client with a family history of urinary incontinence. The client states, “My mother and grandmother said, it is just a fact of life, there is nothing that can help me get rid of this.” Which of the following statements should the nurse make?