A postoperative patient has not voided for 7 hours after return to the postsurgical unit.Initially,what should the nurse do?
A) Call the physician.
B) Palpate and percuss the bladder.
C) Ambulate the patient to the bathroom.
D) Check the postoperative orders for catheterization orders.
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