A Patient Who Has a Large Cystocele Has Not Voided

question 4

Multiple Choice

A patient who has a large cystocele has not voided since admission 8 hours previously. Which action should the nurse take first?

• A) Insert a straight catheter per the PRN order.
• B) Encourage the patient to increase oral fluids.
• C) Notify the health care provider of the inability to void.
• D) Use an ultrasound scanner to check for urinary retention.

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