A 72-year-old patient with a history of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)is admitted with acute urinary retention and elevated blood urea nitrogen (BUN)and creatinine levels.Which prescribed therapy should the nurse implement first?

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The patient's elevation in BUN is most likely associated with hydronephrosis caused by the acute urinary retention,so the insertion of a retention catheter is the first action to prevent ongoing postrenal failure for this patient.The other actions also are appropriate,but should be implemented after the retention catheter.

A 72-Year-Old Patient with a History of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia