Upon palpation,the nurse notices that the bladder is firm and distended; the patient expresses an urge to urinate.The nurse should follow up by asking

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To obtain an accurate assessment,the nurse should first determine the source of the discomfort.Urinary retention causes the bladder to be firm and distended.Further assessment to determine the pathology of the condition can be performed later.Questions concerning fever and chills,changing urination patterns,and losing urine during coughing or sneezing focus on specific pathological conditions.

Upon Palpation,the Nurse Notices That the Bladder Is Firm and Distended;