You are helping the patient with an SCI to establish a bladder-retraining program. What strategies may stimulate the patient to void? Select all that apply.
A. Stroke the patient’s inner thigh.
B. Pull on the patient’s pubic hair.
C. Initiate intermittent straight catheterization.
D. Pour warm water over the perineum.
E. Tap the bladder to stimulate detrusor muscle.
Correct Answers: A, B, D, & E
All of the strategies, except straight catheterization, may stimulate voiding in patients with SCI.
Option C: Intermittent bladder catheterization can be used to empty the patient’s bladder, but it will not stimulate voiding.