A client is suspected of having an outflow obstruction. Which of the following would the nurse expect the client to report?
A) Forceful stream
B) Straining to empty bladder
C) Urgency
D) Dysuria

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Straining to empty bladder is a common symptom of outflow obstruction. A forceful stream may indicate a normal or increased rate of urine flow, while urgency and dysuria are common symptoms of urinary tract infections or inflammation but not specifically related to outflow obstruction.

A Client Is Suspected of Having an Outflow Obstruction