An 88-Year-Old with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) Has a Markedly

An 88-year-old with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) has a markedly distended bladder and is agitated and confused. Which of the following interventions prescribed by the health care provider should the nurse implement first?

A) Insert a urinary retention catheter.
B) Schedule an intravenous pyelogram.
C) Administer lorazepam (Ativan) 0.5 mg PO.
D) Draw blood for blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and creatinine testing.

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