The nurse is visiting the patient who has a nursing diagnosis of "Alteration in urinary elimination,retention." On assessment,the nurse anticipates that this patient will exhibit which of the following symptoms?

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A patient with alteration in urinary elimination, retention may experience a feeling of pressure and voiding of small amounts as there is a difficulty with emptying the bladder completely. They may also have hesitancy, incomplete emptying of the bladder, and urinary tract infections. Severe flank pain and hematuria may indicate kidney stones or infection. Pain and burning on urination may indicate a urinary tract infection, and a loss of the urge to void may indicate urinary retention.

The Nurse Is Visiting the Patient Who Has a Nursing