A patient who has a large cystocele was admitted 10 hours ago but has not yet voided. If the patient reports no urge to void,which action should the nurse take first?
A) Insert a straight catheter per the PRN order.
B) Encourage the patient to increase oral fluids.
C) Notify the health care provider of the inability to void.
D) Use an ultrasound scanner to check for urinary retention.
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