Multiple Choice
A postoperative patient has not voided for 7 hours after return to the postsurgical unit. Initially the nurse should
A) notify the health care provider.
B) palpate the bladder.
C) assist the patient to ambulate to the bathroom.
D) perform the ordered prn straight catheterization.
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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