When caring for a patient with urinary retention,the nurse would anticipate an order for
A) Limited fluid intake.
B) A urinary catheter.
C) Diuretic medication.
D) A renal angiogram.

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A urinary catheter would relieve urinary retention.Reducing fluids would reduce the amount of urine produced but would not alleviate the urine retention.Diuretic medication would increase urine production and may worsen the discomfort caused by urine retention.A renal angiogram is an inappropriate diagnostic test for urinary retention.

When Caring for a Patient with Urinary Retention,the Nurse Would