The nurse is caring for a woman who had a hysterectomy this morning. Four hours later the woman is unable to urinate. What assessment would determine bladder distention and be comfortable for the patient?
A) Palpate for bladder distention.
B) Percuss the bladder for fullness.
C) Perform a scratch test.
D) Palpate for rebound tenderness.
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