The nurse is caring for a patient who feels the urge to urinate but is unable to void.Which is the appropriate action of the nurse?

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The appropriate action of the nurse is to scan the patient's bladder to determine how much urine is present.The nurse may need to catheterize the patient if a very large amount of urine is in the bladder or encourage fluids if there is minimal urine present.Assessment of the perineum will not assist the patient to void.The nurse will not be able to send a urine sample until the patient voids or is catheterized.Absorbent undergarments are not needed if the patient is unable to void.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Feels the Urge