A patient who has undergone a vaginal hysterectomy has not voided for 10 hours following surgery and is complaining of bladder distension.What is the most appropriate action?
A) Catheterize the patient for residual urine.
B) Increase the patient's oral fluid intake to 200 mL/hour.
C) Notify the physician of the patient's inability to void.
D) Ambulate the patient short distances every hour to increase peristalsis.
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