Multiple Choice
A postoperative patient has not voided for 8 hours after return to the clinical unit. Which action should the nurse take first?
A) Perform a bladder scan.
B) Insert a straight catheter.
C) Encourage increased oral fluid intake.
D) Assist the patient to ambulate to the bathroom.
Correct Answer:

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