A woman is being evaluated for pelvic organ prolapse. A postvoid residual urine specimen is obtained via a catheter. Which residual volume finding would lead the nurse to suspect the need for further testing?

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A postvoid residual urine volume of 120 mL is considered abnormal and may indicate the need for further testing to assess for urinary retention or other bladder dysfunction, which can be associated with pelvic organ prolapse.

A Woman Is Being Evaluated for Pelvic Organ Prolapse