A patient who has benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)with urinary retention is admitted to the hospital with elevated blood urea nitrogen (BUN)and creatinine. Which prescribed therapy should the nurse implement first?

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The patient data indicate that the patient may have acute kidney injury caused by the BPH. The initial therapy will be to insert a catheter. The other actions are also appropriate,but they can be implemented after the acute urinary retention is resolved.

A Patient Who Has Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)with Urinary Retention