When Palpating the Bladder, the Nurse Knows That Which of the Following

Multiple Choice

When palpating the bladder, the nurse knows that which of the following is true? Select all that apply.

A) An empty bladder is not palpable.
B) A partially filled bladder will feel firm and hard like a tennis ball.
C) A distended bladder will extend as far up as the umbilicus.
D) Tenderness or pain during palpation may indicate bladder infection.