A Patient with a History of Cystitis Had Surgery 24

question 22

Multiple Choice

A patient with a history of cystitis had surgery 24 hours ago and is now unable to void. A bladder scan indicates that he has approximately 400 mL of retained urine. The nurse anticipates that the least invasive intervention the primary care provider will order would be:

• A) inserting an indwelling Foley catheter.
• B) monitoring intake and output.
• C) obtaining a midstream specimen.
• D) applying Credé maneuver to the bladder.

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