A Patient with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) Is Admitted to the Hospital

A patient with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is admitted to the hospital with urinary retention and new onset elevations in the blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and creatinine. Which of these prescribed therapies should the nurse implement first?

A) Schedule an abdominal computed tomography (CT) scan.
B) Insert a urinary retention catheter.
C) Draw blood for a complete blood count.
D) Infuse normal saline at 50 mL/hr.

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