A nurse is caring for an older adult client who is experiencing urinary incontinence. Which of the following client statements indicates the client has overflow incontinence?

A. Obtain vital signs every 5 min.

Rationale: The client's vital signs indicate hypotension (blood pressure 88/54 mm Hg) and tachycardia (heart rate 104/min). Frequent monitoring of vital signs is essential to assess changes in the client's condition and guide further interventions.

E. Initiate a second peripheral IV.

Rationale: Given the client's low urine output (110 mL over 6 hours) and signs of possible hypovolemia or fluid imbalance, establishing an additional IV line can facilitate the administration of fluids and medications more effectively.

F. Apply oxygen.

Rationale: The client's oxygen saturation is slightly decreased at 96% on room air. Applying supplemental oxygen can help improve oxygenation and alleviate symptoms related to decreased oxygen levels.

Not Recommended Actions:

B. Place the client in high-Fowler's position: This position might not be appropriate for a client with chest pain and potential hypovolemia, as it could exacerbate hypotension.

C. Perform gastric lavage: The output from the nasogastric tube (800 mL sanguineous) does not indicate a need for gastric lavage unless there is a specific reason to suspect gastrointestinal bleeding that requires immediate intervention.

D. Prepare to administer anticoagulants: There is no indication of thromboembolism or need for anticoagulants based on the provided information. The focus should be on addressing hypotension and fluid imbalance.

A. "I would like to see what this looks like today": This indicates effective coping as the client is engaging with their condition and facing the changes directly, which is an important step in emotional adjustment and recovery.
B. "I'm going to close my eyes until you are done dressing my incision": This suggests avoidance of the situation, which may indicate difficulty in coping with the reality of their condition.
C. "I would just like to spend my day staring at the TV": This may indicate withdrawal or avoidance, which is not an effective coping strategy.
D. "I'm planning to stay at home until my breast reconstructive surgery": While this may be part of the client's plan, it does not directly indicate effective coping with the current situation.