Multiple Choice
The suprapubic area of a postoperative patient is distended.The patient states that he has not voided since surgery approximately 9 hours ago.The nurse's first action would be to:
A) Notify the head nurse or physician.
B) Insert a catheter and document insertion.
C) Seat the patient on the side of the bed to try to void.
D) Prepare the patient to return to surgery.
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