A nurse is caring for a client in the hospital setting who is receiving enteral feeding via NG tube, which action should the nurse complete prior to administering feeding?

a) Tell the client to wash the urethra before voiding: While it is important for patients to maintain hygiene, instructing them to wash the urethra is not a necessary step for APs collecting urine output. It is important for the AP to focus on measuring output.

b) Wear gloves when handling a client's urine: The AP should always wear gloves when handling bodily fluids, including urine, to prevent contamination and the spread of infection.

c) Use a clean measuring cup for each voiding: Using a clean measuring cup is important for accurate measurements, but the focus here should be on wearing gloves and correctly measuring the urine.

d) Compare the amount of output with intake: Comparing output with intake is the responsibility of the nurse, not the AP. The AP should focus on collecting and accurately measuring the urine output.

a) Assist him to a standing position: Assisting the client to a standing position can help facilitate voiding, as it takes advantage of gravity and the normal physiological positioning for urination in males.

b) Ask his wife to assist with the urinal: While support from family members is often helpful, it does not address the issue of positioning, which is key in facilitating voiding after surgery.

c) Pour cold water over his genitalia: Pouring cold water is a common technique to encourage voiding, but it may not be as effective as proper positioning.

d) Tell him he has to void to be discharged: While it’s true that clients need to void before discharge in some cases, this statement may cause anxiety and does not address the root of the issue (difficulty voiding in the supine position).