A female patient is admitted with an overdistended bladder. Which of the following diagnostic tests can be done to confirm the diagnosis of urine retention?

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A bladder scan is a non-invasive test that uses ultrasound to measure the amount of urine in the bladder. This test can confirm the diagnosis of urine retention by showing that the bladder is overdistended with urine. Renal scan, IVP, and MRI are useful for other diagnostic purposes but are not specifically useful for confirming the diagnosis of urine retention.

A Female Patient Is Admitted with an Overdistended Bladder