After Surgery, a Postoperative Client Has Not Voided for Eight

question 28

Multiple Choice

After surgery, a postoperative client has not voided for eight hours. Where would the nurse assess the bladder for distention?

• A) Between the symphysis pubis and the umbilicus
• B) Over the costovertebral region of the flank
• C) In the left lower quadrant of the abdomen
• D) Between ribs 11 and 12 and the umbilicus

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