Question

You are working in the emergency department when M.B., a 72-year-old man, enters with a chief com-plaint of the inability to void. His initial vital signs (VS) are 168/92, 88, 20, 98.2° F (36.8° C). 1. Given M.B.'s chief complaint, what would you expect to find during your initial assessment

Answer 1

Answer: During the initial assessment, either urinary stones or an enlarged prostate would be expected. Due to his age, tumors in the prostate are also a likelihood. The patient has an elevated blood pressure which shows he is in pain.

The doctor will his a foley to help empty the bladder and perform blood tests on the patient.