A nurse is inserting a catheter into a female patient. When the nurse inserts the catheter, no urine is obtained. The nurse suspects the catheter is not in the urethra.
What should the nurse do?

Choice A rationale

Troponin is a cardiac enzyme which indicates a client has experienced a myocardial infarction. It is not a laboratory test that supports a diagnosis of malnutrition.

Choice B rationale

Albumin is a measure of plasma proteins which reflects the nutritional condition of a client experiencing anorexia and malnutrition over an extended period of time. Therefore, a nurse

should expect altered albumin levels in a client who reports anorexia and is experiencing malnutrition.

Choice C rationale

Total bilirubin is altered in clients who are experiencing hepatobiliary disease. It is not a laboratory test that supports a diagnosis of malnutrition.

Choice D rationale

Creatine kinase is a cardiac enzyme which is useful in the diagnosis of a myocardial infarction. It is not a laboratory test that supports a diagnosis of malnutrition.

Choice A rationale

Fresh vegetables are generally not considered bladder irritants. They are part of a healthy diet and do not typically cause bladder irritation.

Choice B rationale

Red meat is not typically associated with bladder irritation. While some individuals may have specific dietary sensitivities, red meat is not commonly known to irritate the bladder.

Choice C rationale

Dairy products are not typically associated with bladder irritation. However, some individuals may have lactose intolerance or other specific sensitivities to dairy products.

Choice D rationale

Caffeinated beverages can irritate the bladder. Caffeine is a diuretic, which means it can increase urine production and potentially lead to bladder irritation.