The Nurse Is Caring for a Postoperative Patient Whose Urinary

The nurse is caring for a postoperative patient whose urinary catheter was removed 8 hours previously. The patient has not been able to void since the catheter was removed and now reports suprapubic pain. What is the priority action of the nurse?

A) Encourage oral fluid intake and administer a diuretic.
B) Obtain a urine sample to test for culture and sensitivity.
C) Carefully calculate the patient's daily intake and output.
D) Obtain an order to straight-catheterize the patient.

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