The nurse is caring for a patient who reports an urgent need to urinate but is unable to pass more than a few drops of urine in the toilet. Which is the priority assessment to be performed by the nurse?

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The patient with suspected urinary retention should have a bladder scan performed to determine the amount of urine in the bladder. If a significant amount of urine is found in the bladder, the provider may be notified to obtain an order for straight catheterization.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Reports an Urgent