A Postoperative Patient Has Not Voided for 7 Hours After

question 14

Multiple Choice

A postoperative patient has not voided for 7 hours after return to the postsurgical unit.Initially,what should the nurse do?

• A) Call the physician.
• B) Palpate and percuss the bladder.
• C) Ambulate the patient to the bathroom.
• D) Check the postoperative orders for catheterization orders.

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