When palpating the bladder, the nurse knows that which of the following is true? Select all that apply.

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An empty bladder is not palpable because it is located deep in the pelvis. A distended bladder can extend up to the umbilicus when it is full. Tenderness or pain during palpation may indicate a bladder infection or other pathology. A partially filled bladder does not feel firm and hard like a tennis ball; it is more likely to feel soft and rounded.

When Palpating the Bladder, the Nurse Knows That Which of the Following