The nurse is to check residual urine amounts for a client experiencing urinary retention. Which of the following would be most important?
A) Set up a routine schedule of every 4 hours to check for residual urine.
B) Check for residual after the client reports the urge to void.
C) Record the volume of urine obtained.
D) Catheterize the client immediately after the client voids.

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Catheterizing the client immediately after the client voids is the most accurate method to check for residual urine, as it measures the amount of urine left in the bladder after voiding.

The Nurse Is to Check Residual Urine Amounts for a Client