An older adult client has present to the emergency room stating she has not voided for 24 hours. Which statement likely accounts for her inability to void?
A) I take a couple of different medications to manage my hypertension.
B) I drink eight glasses of water per day.
C) Yesterday I was congested so I took several doses of Benadryl.
D) I take stool softener each day so I have regular bowel movements.

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Diphenhydramine is an antihistamine agent that can cause urinary retention. Stool softeners and antihypertensives do not have this effect.

An Older Adult Client Has Present to the Emergency Room