During the resuscitation of a patient with severe multiple trauma, an order for placement of an indwelling urinary catheter is given. The nurse would that order in the presence of which assessment findings?Select all that apply.

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Placement of an indwelling urinary catheter in a patient with severe multiple trauma should only be done after a thorough assessment for any potential contraindications. Blood at the urethral meatus indicates possible urethral injury and placement of a catheter may cause further damage. Bruising across the perineum may also indicate pelvic or urethral injury and catheterization should be avoided. Distention of the abdomen and elevated BUN levels are not direct contraindications for urinary catheterization. Hyphema refers to bleeding within the eye and is not related to urinary catheterization.

During the Resuscitation of a Patient with Severe Multiple Trauma