A Patient with a History of Cystitis Had Surgery 24

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.