The Patient Is Having Difficulty Voiding After Surgery, and the Nurse

question 32

Multiple Choice

The patient is having difficulty voiding after surgery, and the nurse notes that the bladder is full. Abnormal accumulation of urine in the bladder resulting from an inability to void is known as:

• A) uremia.
• B) incontinence.
• C) urinary suppression.
• D) urinary retention.

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Definitions:

Negligence Action

A legal claim arising from injuries or damages caused by one's failure to exercise a reasonable standard of care.

Landowner

An individual or entity that holds legal ownership of land or property.

Emergency

A sudden, unexpected situation that requires immediate action to prevent or mitigate harm or damage.

Negligence Case

A legal case involving claims that a party's failure to exercise reasonable care resulted in harm or damage to another party.