A patient complains of feeling like he is unable to empty his bladder. A nurse performs a bladder scan to
A) Determine bladder capacity.
B) Look for blockages.
C) Measure residual urine.
D) Check for blockage by the prostate or paraurethral gland.

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Performing a bladder scan would be used to measure the residual urine in the bladder, which can help determine if the patient is experiencing urinary retention or not fully emptying their bladder. A bladder scan would not be used to determine bladder capacity or look for blockages. Checking for blockage by the prostate or paraurethral gland would require a physical exam or imaging tests.

A Patient Complains of Feeling Like He Is Unable to Empty