ATI RN Leadership 2023

1) A client is brought to the emergency department following a motor-vehicle crash. Drug use is suspected in the crash, and a voided urine specimen is ordered. The client repeatedly refuse s to provide the specimen. Which of the following is the appropriate action by the nurse? a. Tell the client that a catheter will be inserted. b. Document the client's refusal in the chart. c. Assess the client for urinary retention. d. Obtain a provider's prescription for a blood alcohol level Answer: b-Document the client's refusal in the chart. If the client is repeatedly refusing to provide specimen for drug test then nurse can just documented his refusal. That document can be used against the client regarding the motor vehicle accident.