The patient states, “I’m so embarrassed. I won’t feel like I have to pee for hours, then all of a sudden it hits me. I often can’t make it to the bathroom in time.” The nurse uses which term to document this patient’s report?

The patient requires an indwelling catheter to be placed prior to surgery. Which action does the nurse take first?

The nurse is developing a plan of care to address patient’s poor oral hygiene. Which of the following patients is at highest risk for poor oral hygiene?